Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 link andouille sausage, casing removed and chopped, or 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 rounded tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 (12-ounce) bottle lager beer; 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles or stewed tomatoes; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; Scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced, for garnish; Warm baguette, for mopping

Servings: persons

8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 link andouille sausage, casing removed and chopped, or 4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 rounded tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (12-ounce) bottle lager beer
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles or stewed tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons hot sauce
Scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced, for garnish
Warm baguette, for mopping

1
Pat the chicken thighs dry, and season with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the chicken and brown on both sides in 2 batches.
3
Remove the chicken to a plate and spoon out 1/2 the drippings, and add the andouille sausage.
4
Brown for 2 minutes and then add the onion, celery, pepper, garlic, and thyme, and cook to soften, for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
5
Add the flour, stir 1 to 2 minutes, and then pour in the beer and let the foam subside.
6
Stir in the tomatoes, stock, and hot sauce.
7
Let the sauce thicken a bit, and then slide the chicken into the pot and simmer to cook through.
8
Serve with warm crusty bread, or cool and store for make-ahead meal.

825

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 link andouille sausage, casing removed and chopped, or 4 slices bacon, chopped, and more.

Yes, Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs 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 Thighs

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