Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs

Name: Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 chicken thigh, bone-in and skin-on; 1/2 cup of your favorite beer (lager or ale); 1/4 onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, for garnish

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40 minTotal time

mediumDifficulty

350kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

1 chicken thigh, bone-in and skin-on
1/2 cup of your favorite beer (lager or ale)
1/4 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish

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This hearty dish features succulent chicken thighs braised in a rich, flavorful beer sauce, enhanced with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Main Dish

Steps

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken thigh with salt and pepper, then place it skin-side down in the skillet.
Sear for about 5 minutes until the skin is golden brown.
Flip the chicken and add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking for another 3 minutes.
Pour in the beer and sprinkle the dried thyme over the top.
Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low.
Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.