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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stout-Braised Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.51 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 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
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
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.
- Calories 566.04 kcal High 28%
- Protein 26.84 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 53.98 g 20%
- Total Fat 26.6 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 7.01 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 137.7 mg High 46%
- Sodium 1187.74 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 4.17 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 0.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 152.09 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 3.32 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 911.01 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 1.51 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Stout Braised Chicken Thighs is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 566.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stout-Braised Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Diced Potatoes, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stout-Braised Chicken Thighs?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 566.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stout-Braised Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Stout-Braised Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Stout-Braised Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 566.04 calories and 26.84 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1187.74 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.01 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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