Slow-Cooker Irish Chicken and Stout Stew Ingredients: 6 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 pieces bacon, chopped 1 1/2