Chicken in Beer Sauce — Pollo a la Cerveza

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Mouth-Watering Chicken in Beer Sauce Recipe
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 - 3 1/2 lbs cut up chicken pieces
1 large onion , chopped
2 cloves garlic , chopped
2 large carrots , chopped
1 medium green pepper , chopped
2 medium tomatoes , chopped
12 ounces lager beer
2 medium potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
455
Sugar
6g
Fat
21g
Pollo a la Cerveza, or Chicken in Beer Sauce, is a classic Spanish dish that starts with tender pieces of chicken cooked to perfection and is served in a rich, flavorful beer-based sauce. This hearty recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you need a comforting meal that will warm you from the inside out. The vegetables in this dish provide a burst of color and add texture and depth to the flavor profile. This recipe is sure to become a regular on your meal rotation!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large Ziploc bag, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
3.Add the chicken pieces and shake until well coated.
4.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5.Add the chicken, onions, garlic, carrots, and green pepper to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables are soft and the chicken is browned on all sides.
6.Stir in the tomatoes and pour in the beer. Add the potatoes and stir well.
7.Transfer the mixture to a large oven dish and bake for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and bubbly. Serve hot.

PROS

This recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious chicken dish with rich flavor.

The beer-based sauce is a unique and flavorful twist on traditional chicken recipes.

CONS

This recipe requires more prep time than some other chicken dishes, and the beer sauce may not be to everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a lean source of protein and a good source of essential nutrients like vitamin B6 and phosphorus. Carrots provide fiber and vitamin A, while green peppers contain vitamin C. Tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C and lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reduce the risk of certain cancers.

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