3 to 4 pounds of bonein chicken pieces (drumsticks, breasts, thighs)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, sliced
8 large garlic cloves, halved
several sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc is good)
1/3 cup allpurpose flour / plain flour
1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
2. Cook the chicken, skinsidedown, until the skin turns golden brown (about 4 minutes).
3. Combine the onion, garlic and thyme in a 5 to 6quart Slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Top with chicken, skinsideup.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together wine and flour until smooth. Pour it over the chicken and into the Slow cooker.
5. Cover and cook until the chicken is tender 3 1/2 hours on HIGH or 7 hours on LOW. Serve chicken topped with sauce. Serve over rice, couscous, polenta or potatoes.