Beer-Braised Chicken Recipe

Name: Beer-Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 lb bacon; 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (I used chicken breasts); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 12 ounces dark beer (I used Guiness); 1 cup frozen pearl onions; 12 lb baby red potato, sliced in half; 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; kosher salt and pepper; flour (for dredging)

Servings: persons

14 lb bacon
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (I used chicken breasts)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces dark beer (I used Guiness)
1 cup frozen pearl onions
12 lb baby red potato, sliced in half
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
kosher salt and pepper
flour (for dredging)

1
Heat a large pot over med high heat.
2
Add bacon (slab or thick, cut into 1/2 inch pieces) and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper lined plate.
4
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour, shake off excess.
5
Add olive oil to the dripppings in the pot.
6
Add the chicken in batches and cook over med high heat until browned on all sides (you should cook thighs the recommended 6 to 7 minutes then flip and cook the other side 1 or 2 minutes.)
7
the chicken breast cooked much quicker, I was done after approx 5 minutes.
8
After the chicken is all cooked add the beer, onions, potatoes, mustard, sugar, thyme and 1 cup water, making sure the chicken is fully submerged.
9
Simmer until potatoes and chicken are cooked through (approx 15 minutes.
10
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11
Discard thyme and stir in the bacon and parsley.

10090

kcal

Calories

689

Fat

262

Carbs

664

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: 14 lb bacon, 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (I used chicken breasts), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 12 ounces dark beer (I used Guiness), 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.

Beer-Braised Chicken

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