Beer chicken with mushrooms

At home and since we were little we are big fans of chicken and we eat it very often. It is not difficult at all and it is always very tasty and rich. In this case I do it with beer and it gives it a very rich flavor. We accompany it with mushrooms or mushrooms, although they can also be eaten with other vegetables, some fried potatoes, a la pobre, baked potatoes, or mashed potatoes as I do in this case.

Beer chicken with mushrooms is a savory and flavorful dish that combines the rich and hearty taste of chicken with the earthy essence of mushrooms, all enhanced by the infusion of beer. In this delectable preparation, chicken pieces are often marinated or braised in a mixture of beer, along with a medley of aromatic herbs, spices, and sometimes onions or garlic. The beer not only imparts a unique depth of flavor but also helps to tenderize the chicken, leaving it succulent and moist. Mushrooms, which are known for their umami-rich character, complement the dish with their earthy and slightly nutty taste. The combination of these ingredients creates a harmonious and robust flavor profile that makes beer chicken with mushrooms a satisfying and hearty meal. Whether served over rice, pasta, or with a side of crusty bread, this dish is a testament to the culinary art of infusing comfort food with a touch of complexity and sophistication.

INGREDIENTS

• 12 chicken drumsticks
• 300-400g mushrooms
• 1 can of beer (350ml)
• 1 onion
• 2 or 3 garlic cloves
• Flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

1. Season the chicken and flour it.
2. Seal the chicken in a frying pan over high heat, when the chicken is golden, we take it out and reserve it.
3. In the same frying pan and removing the excess oil (if we have a lot) fry the julienned onion.
4. When the onion is ready, add the chicken back to the pan and pour the can of beer.
5. When it starts to boil, cover the pan, lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes.
6. While that time passes, sauté the mushrooms with parsley and garlic in a separate pan.
7. After 10 minutes of cooking, the chicken turns around and covers it again and cooks for 10 more minutes.
8. Now after 10 minutes, turn the chicken over again and add the mushrooms or mushrooms, and let everything cook together for another 10 minutes.
9. After that time, the chicken is ready to taste and enjoy.

Beer chicken with mushrooms

Recipe by Marina Garcia GarciaCourse: MainCuisine: Other world cuisineDifficulty: Easy

Total time

40

minutes

We accompany it with mushrooms or mushrooms, although they can also be eaten with other vegetables, some fried potatoes, a la pobre, baked potatoes, or mashed potatoes as I do in this case.

Ingredients

• 12 chicken drumsticks

• 300-400g mushrooms

• 1 can of beer (350ml)

• 1 onion

• 2 or 3 cloves of garlic

• Flour

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Oil for frying

Directions

• Season the chicken with salt and pepper and flour it.
• The chicken is sealed in a pan over high heat, when the chicken is golden, we take it out and reserve it.
• In the same frying pan remove the excess oil (if we have a lot) fry the onion cut into julienne strips.
• When the onion is ready, add the chicken back to the pan and pour in the can of beer.
• When it starts to boil, cover the pan, lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes.
• While that time passes, sauté the mushrooms with parsley and garlic in a separate pan.
• After 10 minutes of cooking the chicken, turn it over and cover it again and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Now after 10 minutes, turn the chicken over and add the mushrooms, and cook everything together for another 10 minutes.
• After that time the chicken is ready to taste and enjoy.