Coq à La Bière (Chicken With Beer)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Coq à La Bière- A French style beer-braised chicken dish
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Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves
2 bone-in skinless chicken thighs
2 skinless chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon oil
3 tablespoons dry gin
3/4 cup celery , chopped
3/4 cup carrot , peeled and chopped
1 cup onion , chopped
3 juniper berries , crushed
1 package mushrooms , sliced
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 bay leaf
1 cup dark beer or 1 cup ale
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley , rough chopped ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
405
Sugar
3g
Fat
23g
Coq à La Bière is a classic French dish that literally means 'chicken with beer'. This recipe is a delicious twist on the traditional French recipe by using dark beer and juniper berries. It is a perfect dinner dish that can be made on a cold winter night. The tender chicken pieces are braised in a rich gravy made from the beer, vegetables, and herbs, which gives it a unique flavor that can't be found in other dishes. This dish is a perfect blend of bold flavors and the creamy, tangy gravy makes it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix together flour, salt and black pepper. Coat the chicken pieces evenly with this mixture and set aside.
2.In a Dutch oven or large skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
3.In the same pan, sauté chopped celery, chopped carrot, and chopped onion until softened. Add gin and stir in crushed juniper berries.
4.Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until they release their moisture and it has evaporated. Place the chicken pieces back into the pan.
5.Add thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and dark beer or ale to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer. After 30 minutes, switch off the heat and remove the chicken pieces.
6.Add white wine vinegar and Greek yogurt to the gravy left in the pan, and mix well.
7.Either use an immersion blender to blend the mixture, or transfer it to a blender to process until smooth. Adjust seasonings if needed.
8.Serve the chicken pieces with the gravy.

PROS

This dish is a perfect combination of tender chicken and rich, flavorful gravy.
It is easy to make and will impress your dinner guests.
The dark beer used in the recipe adds a unique depth of flavor, and the juniper berries add a pleasantly bitter aftertaste.
The use of Greek yogurt adds a tangy flavor and a creamy texture to the gravy.

CONS

This dish contains butter and oil, making it high in fat.
It should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Also, the use of gin in the recipe may not be preferred by all.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains protein and fiber from the chicken and vegetables used. The use of Greek yogurt provides calcium and probiotics which promote gut health, while juniper berries are high in antioxidants and low in calories. Dark beer or ale, in moderation, has been found to have several health benefits, such as preventing heart disease, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and boosting the immune system.

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