Maple Lager Chicken Ridge Recipe

Name: Maple Lager Chicken Ridge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 -ounce bottle lager-style beer; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 1 large onion, sliced; 8 cloves garlic, smashed; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Whisk together the beer and maple syrup in a 2-quart casserole dish.
3
Add the onion, 4 cloves garlic and 2 sprigs rosemary to the beer mixture; season with salt and pepper.
4
Arrange the chicken skin-side up on top and season with salt and pepper.
5
Cover the dish with foil and set it on a baking sheet.
6
Bake until the chicken is just cooked through, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches 145, about 40 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, combine the olive oil with the remaining 4 cloves garlic and 2 sprigs rosemary in a small saucepan; warm over low heat until the garlic is soft and the oil becomes fragrant, about 15 minutes.
8
Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the baked chicken breasts and onion to a plate.
9
Discard the rosemary and garlic; pour the remaining cooking liquid into a skillet and bring to a boil over high heat; cook until reduced by half.
10
Whisk the flour into the liquid, followed by the butter; continue simmering until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 4 more minutes.
11
Season with salt and keep warm.
12
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
13
Brush some of the flavored oil over the chicken; place skin-side down in the pan and grill until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
14
Transfer to a platter.
15
Toss the onion in the remaining flavored oil and grill until slightly crisp and charred, about 5 minutes.
16
Spoon the grilled onion and sauce on top of the chicken.
17
Photograph by Yunhee Kim

414

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Protein

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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.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 -ounce bottle lager-style beer, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 large onion, sliced, 8 cloves garlic, smashed, and more.

Yes, Maple Lager Chicken Ridge 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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Maple Lager Chicken Ridge

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