This Beer Braised Chicken with Pancetta is a simple and delicious supper! Chicken turns extra tender when braised in beer and aromatics. It’s a delicious dinner packed with flavor.
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Gently simmering away in the oven is my Beer Braised Chicken with Pancetta. And it. Smells. Heavenly, you guys!
This recipe features salty pancetta, onions and garlic, tender bone-in chicken, and as its title illustrates: beer! This recipe is simple and quick, resulting in flavorful and scrumptious results. Read on to learn more about this exquisite dish!
How To Make Beer Braised Chicken
Braising chicken (or any meat for that matter) is simple. It uses both dry and wet heat:
- Dry heat. You’ll first brown the meat in fat, whether it be olive oil, butter, or rendered fat from bacon or in this case, pancetta. This offers a golden exterior that also adds lots of flavor.
- Wet heat. The browned meat will then be gently simmered in liquid along with other ingredients and aromatics.
The end result? A juicy, succulent, and wildly flavorful dish that’s easier than you think!
Ways To Make This Dish Your Own
As mentioned, braising requires liquid to not only gently simmer the meat, but to infuse flavor as well. That said, you can choose from a number of options:
- Wine
- Cider
- Beer
- Stock
- Coconut Milk
- Cream (as an addition)
Additionally, you can use different aromatics and ingredients to customize your own braised chicken! A few ideas to inspire you:
- Garlic
- Onions
- Shallots
- Citrus like lemon or lime
- Peppers
- Zucchini
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Squash, like butternut or delicata
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Beer Braised Chicken with Pancetta
Ingredients
- 4 oz pancetta
- 2 lbs bone in chicken thighs, drumsticks, or mixture
- 1-2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz beer of choosing (I used Oktoberfest)
- Chopped rosemary, to garnish
Instructions
- In a medium sized dutch oven or oven safe pan et over medium heat, add pancetta and sauté until golden brown and fat has rendered. Use a slotted spoon to remove pancetta and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to pan, searing the chicken in the rendered fat from the pancetta until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the pan next, sautéing unti fragrant. Add chicken back to the pan, along with pancetta. Pour beer over the chicken, and bring mixture to a simmer.
- Once simmering, turn the heat off, cover the pot, and place in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Cook until the chicken is 165 degrees.
- Serve chicken with sauce alongside your favorite sides. Garnish with rosemary!