Beer-Braised Chicken for Two: Easy Comfort Meal
Tender beer-braised chicken thighs simmered with vegetables in pale ale. Perfect easy comfort meal for two.
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Discover an easy beer-braised chicken recipe for two. Tender chicken thighs simmered in pale ale with vegetables for a comforting meal.
Recipe Details
Prep time
10m
Cook time
40m
Rest time
0s
Total time
50m
Prep time
10m
Cook time
40m
Rest time
0s
Total time
50m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 2 piece skin-on chicken thigh
- 150 ml pale ale beer
- 50 g yellow onion diced
- 40 g carrot sliced
- 30 g celery stalk sliced
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 100 ml chicken broth low sodium
- 1 piece fresh thyme sprig
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Origins USA
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and ground black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook without moving for 5 minutes until skin is golden brown.
- Flip chicken thighs and cook for 3 more minutes to brown the other side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Add diced yellow onion, sliced carrot, sliced celery, and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Cook vegetables, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes until softened.
- For in pale ale beer and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen browned bits.
- Add fresh thyme sprig to the skillet.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, and bring liquid to a simmer.
- Cover skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer gently for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove thyme sprig and discard.
- Serve chicken with the braising liquid spooned over the top.
Tips
- Use a pale ale beer for a mild, malty flavor that complements the chicken.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when browning chicken to ensure crisp skin.
- Simmer gently to keep chicken tender and avoid drying out.
Serving Suggestions
- mashed potatoes
- steamed green beans
- crusty bread
Enjoy this easy beer-braised chicken with your favorite sides for a warm and satisfying meal perfect for two.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 1
- Sodium (g): 0.3
- Sugar (g): 1
- Fat (g): 7
- Carbohydrates (g): 3
- Protein (g): 15
- Calories: 150
- Cholesterol (g): 0.07
- Saturated Fat (g): 1.5
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