Chicken With Ale And Juniper Berries Recipe

Name: Chicken With Ale And Juniper Berries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) broiler-fryer chickens, cut into 8 pieces; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons cut into small dice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 shallots, minced; 1/2 cup dark beer, plus; 2 tablespoons dark beer, such as Maredsous Abbey Ale; 1 teaspoon juniper berries, coarsely crushed; 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns, coarsely crushed; 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1
Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
2
In a large skillet, melt the 1 tablespoon of uncut butter in the oil.
3
Add the chicken in batches and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 5 minutes per side; remove to a plate.
4
Reduce the heat to moderate, add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 1 minute.
5
Add 1/2 cup of the ale and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.
6
Return the chicken to the skillet, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn and baste the chicken with the pan juices, then cover and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes longer.
7
Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
8
Boil the pan juices over high heat until syrupy, about 5 minutes.
9
Reduce the heat to moderate.
10
Add the juniper berries, pink peppercorns and the remaining 2 tablespoons of ale, then whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons of cold butter, a few pieces at a time. Season with salt and pepper.
11
Remove from the heat.
12
Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it to coat. Serve the chicken on a platter or dinner plates, sprinkled with the parsley.

178

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 lb) broiler-fryer chickens, cut into 8 pieces, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons cut into small dice, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Ale And Juniper Berries 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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Chicken With Ale And Juniper Berries

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