Beer Braised Chicken Recipe

Name: Beer Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (3 1/2 lb) whole chickens, cut up, skin removed; 3 large onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 12 12 fluid ounces non-alcoholic beer or 12 fluid ounces ginger ale; 1 small bay leaf; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (3 1/2 lb) whole chickens, cut up, skin removed
3 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 12 fluid ounces non-alcoholic beer or 12 fluid ounces ginger ale
1 small bay leaf
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1
In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot.
2
Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Transfer chicken to a large plate, using a slotted spoon.
3
Add onions to skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Transfer onions to plate with chicken, using a slotted spoon.
4
Stir flour into drippings in the skillet until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until flour is dark brown.
5
Gradually stir in beer, and cook until sauce boils and thickens slightly, stirring constantly.
6
Stir in bay leaf, brown sugar, salt, thyme, and pepper.
7
Return chicken and onions to skillet; heat to boiling over high heat.
8
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender.
9
Skim fat from sauce in skillet. Discard bay leaf. Stir in wine vinegar.

383

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 (3 1/2 lb) whole chickens, cut up, skin removed, 3 large onions, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Beer Braised Chicken 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.

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Beer Braised Chicken

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