Description

Drunken Chicken is a flavorful dish made by marinating chicken thighs in a mixture of beer, herbs, and spices, then searing and baking them to perfection.

Ingredients

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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 cup beer (lager or ale works best)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the beer, olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and honey if using. Whisk until well blended.
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and reserve the marinade.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet, bring to a simmer, then transfer the skillet to the oven.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
For extra crispy skin, switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight.
Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Adjust seasoning according to taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking and Searing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 thigh
Calories: 350
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Drunken Chicken, Beer Chicken, Marinated Chicken, Flavorful Chicken Recipe