Beer- and Onion-Braised Chicken Carbonnade
DH and I enjoyed this flavorful, easy to make recipe from the January 2009 Bon Appetit. Carbonnade is a Belgian beef stew flavored with beer, onions, and brown sugar. Bon Appetit substituted chicken thighs for this twist on an old favorite. Serve over egg noodles.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2
- 4
- 3⁄8teaspoon ground allspice
- 1
- 3
- 4small bay leaves
- 2teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1cup dark beer
- 1⁄2cup beef broth
- 1 -2teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1⁄2lb egg noodles, cooked per package directions
DIRECTIONS
- Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and allspice. Add chicken to the skillet and saute until brown, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
- Add onions and 2 tsp brown sugar to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and saute until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Mix in bay leaves, mustard, and remaining 1 tsp sugar. Add chicken, skin side down, then beer, broth, and 1 tsp vinegar. Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
- Uncover skillet and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens, turning chicken occasionally, about 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and more vinegar, if desired.
- Serve over egg noodles.