Jill's Beer Braised Chicken Recipe

Name: Jill's Beer Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thigh; 1 Salt and pepper; 1 medium Onion; 2 medium Celery; 1 large Green Bell pepper; 4 clove Garlic; 2 tbsp Chipotle (canned); 1 bunch Pickled jalapenos (jar); 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme; 1 each Link pork jalapenos (my fave) or andouille sausage; 1 1/2 tbsp Flour; 12 oz Lager Beer; 14 oz Diced tomatoes (or 2 1/2 can rotel); 1 cup Chicken broth with 2 Bay leaves and cayenne to taste

Servings: persons

2 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thigh
1 Salt and pepper
1 medium Onion
2 medium Celery
1 large Green Bell pepper
4 clove Garlic
2 tbsp Chipotle (canned)
1 bunch Pickled jalapenos (jar)
2 tbsp Fresh Thyme
1 each Link pork jalapenos (my fave) or andouille sausage
1 1/2 tbsp Flour
12 oz Lager Beer
14 oz Diced tomatoes (or 2 1/2 can rotel)
1 cup Chicken broth with 2 Bay leaves and cayenne to taste

1
Chop onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, chipotle, jalapenos, thyme.
2
Have flour ready, Beer ready, chicken broth, tomatoes.
3
I make an assembly line by the deep Dutch oven or, My favorite- Ceramic Cast iron pot to be used
4
Olive oil (4 rounds) in the pot with a pat of Butter.
5
Salt and pepper all sides of Thighs.
6
Sear chicken thighs 4 minutes each side.
7
Do in batches to brown better.
8
Place on clean plate and set aside covered.
9
Same pot toss in All of the chopped veggies - From Onions to Thyme.
10
Crumble sausage to cook in with veggies about 10 minutes.
11
Sprinkle flour in with veg and sausage in pot.
12
Pour in Beer.
13
Once foam simmers, add chicken Stock, then tomatoes.
14
This will thicken.
15
Cradle Chicken thighs back in the pot and cook on low for 2 hours.
16
(Lid off) The longer, the better.

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thigh, 1 Salt and pepper, 1 medium Onion, 2 medium Celery, and more.

Yes, Jill's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jill's Beer Braised Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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