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Stout-Braised Chicken Thighs

Stout-Braised Chicken Thighs features tender, golden-seared chicken simmered with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage in rich Irish stout and beef stock. The sauce develops a deep, malty flavor with a hint of sweetness, coating every bite of hearty vegetables. It’s a cozy, one-pot dinner perfect for a cool evening or a St. Patrick’s Day supper.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook2 hrs 10 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Stout-Braised Chicken Thighs
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Whisk the flour, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Press the chicken thighs into the seasoned flour to coat. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry the coated chicken in the hot oil until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Place the potatoes, carrots, and cabbage in a large casserole dish and arrange the chicken thighs on top of the vegetables. Stir the beef stock, stout beer, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Mix the cornstarch and water in a separate small bowl; stir this into the beer mixture. Pour the beer mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Cover the casserole dish.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes; uncover the casserole and continue baking until the chicken is cooked all the way through and the sauce has thickened, 45 more minutes.