Beer-Onion Braised Chicken Carbonnade

By Janes_kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 TBL (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 4 lg. chicken thighs w/ skin & bones
• 3/8 tsp grd allspice
• 1 LB onions, thickly sliced
• 3 tsp (packed) dark brown sugar,divided
• 4 sm. bay leaves
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 C dark beer
• 1/2 C beef broth
• 1-2 tsp red wine vinegar

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

melt butter in lg. nonstick skillet over
med high heat
sprinkle chicken w/ S & P & allspice
add chicken to skillet & saute until
brown, abt 4 min per side
transfer to plate

add onions & 2 tsp brown sugar to skillet
sprinkle w/ S & P
cover & saute until deep golden brown,
stirring occasionally, abt 10 min

mix in bay leaves, mustard & remaining 1
tsp sugar
add chicken, skin side down, then beer,
broth & 1 tsp vinegar
bring to boil
reduce heat to med
simmer covered 10 min

uncover skillet & simmer until chicken
is cooked through & sauce thickens,
turning chicken occasionally - abt
20 min

season w/ salt & pepper & more vinegar,
if desired