Beer Braised Chicken with Pancetta
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.
Servings: 2 servings
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!