Chicken Charlemagne is a classic, comforting dish that transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal. This recipe features tender chicken pieces browned in butter and simmered in a savory broth made with light beer, fresh herbs, and aromatic vegetables. The result is a deeply flavorful stew with a velvety sauce that coats the chicken perfectly. It’s an excellent choice for a cozy dinner, bringing a touch of rustic elegance to your table. The combination of thyme, bay leaf, and beer creates a complex aroma that fills the kitchen. Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious juices.
Chicken Charlemagne
Description
Chicken Charlemagne is a classic, comforting dish that transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal. This recipe features tender chicken pieces browned in butter and simmered in a savory broth made with light beer, fresh herbs, and aromatic vegetables. The result is a deeply flavorful stew with a velvety sauce that coats the chicken perfectly. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for a cozy dinner, bringing a touch of rustic elegance to your table. The combination of thyme, bay leaf, and beer creates a complex aroma that fills the kitchen. Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious juices.Ingredients
Directions
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Season the cut-up, skinned chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
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Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Brown the chicken pieces in the butter until golden on all sides, then remove and set aside.
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Add sliced celery, carrots, and green onions to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in flour to coat the vegetables, cooking for 1 minute.
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Pour in the light beer and add the bay leaf, thyme, and diced tomatoes.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring pieces are submerged in the liquid.
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Cover and simmer gently for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and keep warm.
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In a small bowl, dissolve remaining flour in water to make a slurry.
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Stir the slurry into the skillet liquid and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
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Discard the bay leaf, then pour the thickened sauce over the chicken.
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Serve immediately with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 245.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.0g39%
- Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 3.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.2g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.3g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
