BEER-BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 link andouille sausage, casing removed and chopped, or 4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 rounded tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (12-ounce) bottle lager beer
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles or stewed tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons hot sauce
Scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced, for garnish
Warm baguette, for mopping

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the chicken and brown on both sides in 2 batches.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate and spoon out 1/2 the drippings, and add the andouille sausage. Brown for 2 minutes and then add the onion, celery, pepper, garlic, and thyme, and cook to soften, for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the flour, stir 1 to 2 minutes, and then pour in the beer and let the foam subside. Stir in the tomatoes, stock, and hot sauce. Let the sauce thicken a bit, and then slide the chicken into the pot and simmer to cook through. Serve with warm crusty bread, or cool and store for make-ahead meal.

Smita Rai
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This recipe was okay. The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Lakmali Samarasinghe
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I made this recipe last night and it was a disaster. The chicken was dry and tough, and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Joshua Ehis Aziengbe
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Liam Briggs
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amelita Eisma
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This recipe was delicious! I made it last night and my family loved it. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.