Drunken Chicken Recipe

Name: Drunken Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces, fluid Beer (I Usually Use Pale Ale); 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 1 can Stewed Tomatoes (12 Oz Can); 2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (see Note); 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (see Note); 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (see Note); 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Thyme; 1 teaspoon Basil; 1 teaspoon Sage; 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds; 3/4 cups Italian Bread Crumbs (Progresso Works); 2 whole Bay Leaves; 1 pound Diced Boneless Chicken Or Turkey Thighs; White Rice, To Serve

Servings: persons

12 ounces, fluid Beer (I Usually Use Pale Ale)
1/4 cups Olive Oil
1 can Stewed Tomatoes (12 Oz Can)
2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (see Note)
1 teaspoon Black Pepper (see Note)
1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (see Note)
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Thyme
1 teaspoon Basil
1 teaspoon Sage
1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
3/4 cups Italian Bread Crumbs (Progresso Works)
2 whole Bay Leaves
1 pound Diced Boneless Chicken Or Turkey Thighs
White Rice, To Serve

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Spice warning: This recipe is very spicy, and while I like spicy food, I usually use about half of the spicy ingredients listed here.
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So if you dont like that much heat, I recommend that you decrease the amounts of the spicy ingredients to: 1 teaspoon cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon each of black pepper and crushed red pepper.
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Turn a medium sized slow cooker on low.
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Pour in beer, olive oil, and stewed tomatoes.
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Mix all of the spices (except bay leaves) and the bread crumbs together in a shallow bowl.
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Rub the pieces of chicken/turkey in the seasonings and put chicken into the slow cooker.
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Add the bay leaves.
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Pour the leftover seasonings into the slow cooker.
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Stir to combine and put the lid on.
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Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
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Stir occasionally to insure the tomatoes dont stick to the side and bottom of the pot.
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In the last hour, cook your desired amount of white rice according to package instructions.
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When done, remove the bay leaves.
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Serve the chicken and sauce over white rice.
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Enjoy!
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Recipe adapted from meganods Drunken Cajun Chicken found here in Tasty Kitchen.
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I also added the bread crumbs per advice from my favorite Cajun restaurant Yats.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces, fluid Beer (I Usually Use Pale Ale), 1/4 cups Olive Oil, 1 can Stewed Tomatoes (12 Oz Can), 2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (see Note), and more.

Yes, Drunken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Drunken Chicken

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