Chicken stew with mash

I had to drive to London and back (a 400 mile round trip) today and wanted something to comfort me on my return, so, having marinated this overnight and prepared it this morning, I deviated from Nigel's recipe and threw it in the slow cooker for 8 hours, rather than his 2 in the oven. The result was tremendous - the meat falling away from the bone, the hint of citrus flavours from the orange peel in the marinade and the slightly sweet balsamic tones. The mash soaked up the excess juices which was perfect. Oh and I chose the sluttish route, opting for canned cannellini beans rather than soaking and boiling my own, my defence being I had canned in. Not sure it made an iota of difference. And finally, for the record only, this is the first time I have jointed a chicken myself - quite proud!