Ale-Simmered Chicken with Dried Plums Recipe

Name: Ale-Simmered Chicken with Dried Plums
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken pieces, bone-in and skin on; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, medium dice; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped; 2 (12-ounce) bottles good-quality ale; 3 ounces tomato paste (about 1/2 small can); 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 pound carrots (about 6 small carrots), peeled and chopped into 3/4 to 1-inch pieces; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 8 ounces pitted dried plums

Servings: persons

3 pounds chicken pieces, bone-in and skin on
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, medium dice
4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
2 (12-ounce) bottles good-quality ale
3 ounces tomato paste (about 1/2 small can)
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 pound carrots (about 6 small carrots), peeled and chopped into 3/4 to 1-inch pieces
5 sprigs fresh thyme
8 ounces pitted dried plums

1
Trim excess fat from chicken parts and cut breasts in half so that all the pieces will cook in roughly the same amount of time.
2
Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a large, oven-proof pot (such as a Dutch oven) over medium-high heat.
4
Brown chicken on all sides, about 5 minutes per side, then set aside on a plate and reserve.
5
Add the onions and garlic and cook a couple minutes to sweat them down a little.
6
Add the ale and deglaze the bottom of the pot.
7
Add the tomato paste and canned tomatoes and stir well until tomato paste is dissolved.
8
Add carrots, thyme, and plums.
9
Return the chicken to the pot along with any reserved juices.
10
Gently submerge the chicken pieces by nestling them into liquid (this will cook them evenly without drying them out).
11
Return to medium heat and bring to a simmer.
12
Reduce heat to low, cover, and continue to simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours until chicken is cooked through and starting to fall off the bone.

719

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds chicken pieces, bone-in and skin on, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Ale-Simmered Chicken with Dried Plums falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ale-Simmered Chicken with Dried Plums

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