Speedy slow-cooked coq au vin

For 2 (but doubles well):
2 chicken marylands (or 4 drumsticks)
6 shallots, peeled
8 button mushrooms
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup red wine
2 rashes bacon
3 cloves garlic
2 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves

Heat grill pan.
Put wine, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, whole mushrooms & whole shallots in slow cooker.
Add whole garlic cloves to grill pan. Grill bacon, then chicken & add all to slow cooker.
Cook 8 hours on slow. Finish with corn flour. 
Serve with peas & cous cous.