Beer Braised Chicken
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5
Beer Braised Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning chicken thighs with kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper and searing them skin-side down in vegetable oil to develop a browned, crispy exterior. After cooking the chicken briefly on both sides, it is removed, and sliced yellow onions are sautéed until translucent, building a sweet onion base.
The chicken is then combined with the onions and sliced cremini mushrooms in a baking dish. A liquid mixture of beer, chicken broth, spicy brown mustard, and dried thyme is poured over, adding acidity from the beer, richness from the broth, and pungency from the mustard. Baking uncovered at 375°F allows the sauce to reduce and thicken while the chicken finishes cooking, resulting in crispy, browned skin and tender meat infused with the savory braising liquid.
This dish can be served with rice, potatoes, or roasted vegetables to complement the flavorful sauce and juicy chicken thighs. The braising technique yields a hearty main course with depth and layered flavors from the combined ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 chicken thighs , bone in and skin on
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 yellow onion , sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushroom sliced
- 12 ounces beer
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard spicy
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and add vegetable oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet skin side down.
- Sear the chicken until browned, about 3-4 minutes then flip over and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Remove chicken, lower heat to medium and add in the onions, cooking for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
- Place chicken into baking dish with the onions and mushrooms.
- Mix the beer, broth, spicy brown mustard and dried thyme and pour it over the chicken.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, uncovered until the sauce has cooked down and the chicken is browned and crispy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5Thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 522mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 132IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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