FN Great Easy Meals prt2: Beer Braised Chx

Why is it that beer is absolutely amazing when cooked in food? Or how about just booze. =] Not to sound like an alcoholic or anything. Here is a quick recipe that is sure to impress the pickiest eater. You can use skinless boneless Chicken for a fast meal, or bone in for an all day simmer.

Beer-Braised Chicken

Time:40 Serves: 4

¼ Lbs Bacon

6 Boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs [Chx tenders would be amazing as well]

S&P

Flour for dredging

1T Olive Oil

1 12 oz Bottle Beer, preferably Brown Ale

1 C frozen Pearl Onions, thawed. Or ½ C Chopped Yellow Onion

½ Lbs Small Red-Skinned Potatoes, halved

2 T whole-grain Mustard

2T packed Brown Sugar

4 Springs Thyme

3 T fresh chopped Parsley

1. Heat stock pot over med-high heat. Add Bacon and cook until browned. Remove Bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
2. Season Chx with S&P and dredge in flour, shaking off the excess. Add Olive Oil to the dripping in pot. Add Chx in batches and cook over med-high heat until golden on the bottom, and sear the opposite side.
3. Add remaining ingredients, including Bacon, and simmer until Chx is fully cooked.