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Beer Braised Chicken

Beer Braised Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner. Chicken thighs and onions are browned on the stovetop, then baked in a flavorful beer and broth mixture.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 5 Thighs
Calories: 416 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5 chicken thighs , bone in and skin on
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 yellow onion , sliced
  • 8 ounces crimini mushrooms , sliced
  • 12 ounces beer
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and add vegetable oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet skin side down.
  3. Sear the chicken until browned, about 3-4 minutes then flip over and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken, lower heat to medium and add in the onions, cooking for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
  5. Place chicken into baking dish with the onions and mushrooms.
  6. Mix the beer, broth, spicy brown mustard and dried thyme and pour it over the chicken.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, uncovered until the sauce has cooked down and the chicken is browned and crispy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 522mg (22%) Potassium 529mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 132IU (3%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Thighs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416

% 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.