Beer Braised Chicken
Beer can chicken is a classic and irresistible dish, enhanced by the flavor of light beer and made even tastier with bay leaves and a splash of lemon juice. Served with new potatoes, it becomes a memorable culinary experience that elevates every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, about 1000 g Light Beer as needed
- Salt, to taste Salt as needed
Instructions
- Start by preparing the chicken: make sure it is well cleaned, emptied, and passed over a flame to remove any feather residues. Wash it thoroughly under running water and dry it with kitchen paper.
- Evenly salt the inside of the chicken to flavor it well.
- Place the chicken in a large enough casserole dish to comfortably contain it.
- Pour the light beer into the casserole dish until the chicken is completely covered.
- Cover the casserole with a lid and cook over medium heat.
- Let it cook until the beer has evaporated and the chicken is tender to the touch and perfectly cooked inside.
- Once ready, turn off the heat and let the chicken cool in its sauce before serving.
Notes
To give an original touch to the recipe, add some bay leaves and a splash of lemon juice during cooking for a fresher and more aromatic flavor. Additionally, you can accompany the dish with new potatoes roasted in the same beer sauce, absorbing all the flavors of the dish for a perfect combination.