Chicken
Easy
Chicken charquican
45 min
Chicken
Medium
Recipe of Beer chicken
Vida Recetas Editorial
Beer chicken is a classic home-cooked dish that combines the juiciness of chicken with the deep, slightly bitter flavor of beer, creating a rich and tasty sauce. This beer chicken recipe in pieces is perfect for a special lunch or dinner, as it is economical, easy to prepare, and surprises everyone with its aroma and texture.
Why it works
Beer acts as an excellent meat tenderizer, adding moisture and a touch of malt that is enhanced by the onion and garlic sauté. The flour helps seal in the chicken's juices when frying, while the tomato and beef broth round out the flavor, resulting in a thick, delicious sauce that pairs perfectly with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Variations and tips
- You can use lager, dark, or even non-alcoholic beer, depending on your preference.
- If you don't have fried tomato, you can substitute with crushed natural tomato.
- For an extra touch, add mushrooms or carrots to the sauté.
Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Servings
4
Calories
450 kcal
Ingredients
Directions
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1
Chop up the chicken if it isn't already, wash it well and add salt to taste.
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2
Place the flour in a deep bowl.
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3
Place the pan on the fire and pour in a little oil about 1 tablespoon, once the oil heats up.
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4
Once the oil is hot, start taking some pieces of chicken, pass them through the flour and place them in the pan, frying them over medium heat.
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5
Cut an onion into thin strips of julienne strips and the garlic cloves into thin slices
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6
Heat a saucepan with oil and sauté the onions with the garlic for about 10 minutes, while they fry, turn the chicken pieces from the other pan over.
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7
Once the chicken is finished frying, remove it from the heat and very carefully remove the oil that the chicken had in the pan with the onion.
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8
In the saucepan with the onion, place the tomato sauce, the can of <a href="https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerveza" target="_blank">beer</a> and the maggi broth or meat broth tablet.
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9
Add a little thyme for the scent and stir well.
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10
Pour the fried chicken into the pan and simmer for 30 minutes.
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11
Be very careful that the chicken does not dry out, if the sauce gets dry, pour little boiled water into the pan (not much)
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12
At last! , beer chicken is ready to serve, just serve it on plates and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is it to prepare Beer chicken?
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
How long does it take to prepare Beer chicken?
The preparation time is 20 minutes and the cooking time is 50 minutes.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Can I substitute some ingredients?
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
How should I store this preparation?
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
