Beer-in-the-bowl chicken is similar to a classic chicken stew, but uses beer as the main ingredient in the sauce, instead of chicken broth or water. Like other spirits used in cooking, such as wine, beer contributes a very distinctive aroma and flavor. To prepare this chicken, you can use any beer you like best, whether pale or dark. We tried the same stew with several beers , and our favorite was dark beer, which results in a much more toasted and mellow flavor. It's the perfect dish to pair with a fresh salad like our quinoa salad .
To counteract the bitterness of the beer, this stew is always prepared with spring onions and carrots, two very sweet vegetables that perfectly balance the flavor. You can also add green bell peppers to add a touch of depth to the flavor.
Unlike other chicken stews, this one is prepared entirely in a pan, making it ideal for those who don't have an oven at home but still want to enjoy a hearty stew. Plus, this dish is suitable for the whole family, as the alcohol evaporates during cooking, leaving only a delicious roasted flavor. If you're craving something different and full of flavor, this is the dish for you.
Index
- 1 Necessary ingredients
- 2 How to prepare Beer Chicken
- 3 Can I use any beer to prepare chicken?
- 4 Does beer-battered chicken contain alcohol?
- 5 Things to Serve with Beer Chicken
- 6 Ingredients
- 7 Instructions
Necessary ingredients
This beer-battered chicken recipe makes two full servings, but you can always increase the amount by adding more chicken to the pan. Use your favorite beer and get ready to enjoy a delicious stew suitable for the whole family.
How to prepare Beer-Bake Chicken
Can I use any beer to prepare chicken?
Any beer works for preparing beer-baked chicken. As with cooking with wine, the beer doesn't need to be high-quality, as the alcohol will evaporate, leaving only the aroma. Depending on whether you use a lager or a dark beer, the result will be milder or more caramelized.
Does beer-battered chicken contain alcohol?
Beer-baked chicken doesn't contain alcohol, as it evaporates when the stew is cooked, making it a suitable dish for children or pregnant women. However, it's not suitable for celiacs, as the gluten present in the barley isn't eliminated when the chicken is cooked.
What to serve with beer chicken
Beer chicken is a very juicy stew that pairs perfectly with fried or roasted potatoes, white rice, or a fresh salad, such as coleslaw.
Servings 2
- Amount per serving
- % Daily Value *
- Saturated Fat 3.4 g17 %
- Fiber 3.2 g13 %
- Sugars 5.3 g
- Calcium 45 %
- Iron 1 %
*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
