Hearty Chicken with Stout Recipe

This flavorful recipe combines tender chicken with the rich taste of stout beer. The stout adds depth and complexity to the dish, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. The chicken is cooked to perfection in a savory sauce that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup stout beer
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)

Directions

1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides, then remove from skillet.
3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.
4. Pour in stout beer, chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to combine.
5. Return chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
6. If desired, whisk in flour to thicken the sauce.
7. Serve chicken with sauce over mashed potatoes or with crusty bread.

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