Coq a La Biere (Chicken With Beer) Recipe

Name: Coq a La Biere (Chicken With Beer)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves; 2 bone-in skinless chicken thighs; 2 skinless chicken drumsticks; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon oil; 3 tablespoons dry gin; ¾ cup celery, chopped; ¾ cup carrot, peeled and chopped; 1 cup onion, chopped; 3 juniper berries, crushed; 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup dark beer or 1 cup ale; ¼ cup Greek yogurt; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, rough chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves
2 bone-in skinless chicken thighs
2 skinless chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon oil
3 tablespoons dry gin
¾ cup celery, chopped
¾ cup carrot, peeled and chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
3 juniper berries, crushed
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 bay leaf
1 cup dark beer or 1 cup ale
¼ cup Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, rough chopped (optional)

1
Combine first 3 ingredients and sprinkle evenly over both sides of chicken.
2
Heat butter and oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add chicken to pan and saute 5 minutes on each side or until browned.
4
Remove pan from heat.
5
Pour gin over chicken; return pan to heat.
6
Carefully ignite gin with a long match then let flames die down.
7
Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
8
Add celery, carrot, green onions, and juniper berries to pan and saute 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
9
Add mushrooms.
10
Place thyme, parsley, and bay leaf on a double layer of cheesecloth.
11
Gather edges of cheesecloth together and tie securely.
12
Add cheesecloth bag to pan.
13
Return chicken to pan, nestling into vegetable mixture.
14
Stir in beer and bring to a simmer.
15
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the meaty parts of chicken registers 160F
16
Discard cheesecloth bag.
17
Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
18
Place pan over medium heat and stir in yogurt.
19
Cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
20
Do not boil, as the yogurt may curdle.
21
Remove from heat and stir in vinegar.
22
Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired.
23
Place 1 chicken breast half or 1 drumstick and 1 thigh on each of 4 plates.
24
Top each serving with about 3/4 cup vegetable mixture.
25
Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

455

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 2 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves, and more.

Yes, Coq a La Biere (Chicken With Beer) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coq a La Biere (Chicken With Beer)

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