CHICKEN WITH SHALLOTS AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Using a paring knife, but a shallow X in the root end of each shallot. Set aside Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. In a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter with the canola oil. Working in batches, if necessary, add the chicken and cook, turning frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Pour off all but 2 Tablespoons of the fat in the pan. Add the shallots and saute over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the wine, broth and vinegar. Raise the heat to high, bring to a boil and deglaze the pan, stirring and scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. SLOW COOKER: Transfer the chicken to a slow cooker and add the shallot mixture. Cover and cook until the chicken is tender and opaque throughout, 3 hours on the high-heat setting or 6 hours on the low-heat setting. Uncover, set the temperature to the high setting if necessary, and cook, stirring often, until the liquid has thickened slightly, about 15 minutes. Transfer the chicken and shallots to a warmed platter and top with any remaining sauce. Serve at once.