Swampman Dan's Drunken Chicken Recipe

Name: Swampman Dan's Drunken Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 ml) salad oil; 2 3 lbs (1.4 kg). to 3-1/2 lbs (1.6 kg). fryers, quartered; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/3 cup (80 ml) soy sauce; 2 green onions, cut in 1-inch lengths; 1 12 oz (336 grm). can beer; 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh coriander (cilantro); 1-1/4 tsp (6 ml) finely chopped fresh ginger; 3 tbsp (45 ml) cornstarch blended with 3 tbsp (45 ml) water; salt and pepper to taste; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 tbsp (30 ml) salad oil
2 3 lbs (1.4 kg). to 3-1/2 lbs (1.6 kg). fryers, quartered
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup (80 ml) soy sauce
2 green onions, cut in 1-inch lengths
1 12 oz (336 grm). can beer
1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
1-1/4 tsp (6 ml) finely chopped fresh ginger
3 tbsp (45 ml) cornstarch blended with 3 tbsp (45 ml) water
salt and pepper to taste
hot cooked rice

1
Heat oil in a 5-quart kettle over medium heat.
2
Add chicken pieces, a few at a time, and cook until browned on all sides.
3
Discard excess fat.
4
Return all chicken to kettle.
5
Add garlic, soy, ginger, onion, beer, and coriander.
6
Bring to a boil; cover.
7
Bake in a 350 degree (175 C.) oven for one hour, or until thigh meat near bone is no longer pink when slashed.
8
Remove chicken to platter and keep warm.
9
Skim fat from pan drippings.
10
Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened.
11
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12
Spoon some of the sauce over chicken and pass remaing sauce at the table.
13
Serve with hot cooked rice.

161

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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.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp (30 ml) salad oil, 2 3 lbs (1.4 kg). to 3-1/2 lbs (1.6 kg). fryers, quartered, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/3 cup (80 ml) soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Swampman Dan's 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!

Swampman Dan's Drunken Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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