Recipes tagged with « Braise »

Beer Chicken with Apricots

Chicken simmered in amber beer with apricots and smoky pancetta. Braised endives finish the plate. No skin on chicken to avoid greasiness. Apricots add tart-sweet punch counterbalancing beer bitterness. Slow simmer for tender meat falling off bone. Butter browns meat and veg, creating fond for rich base. Prosciutto swapped with smoky pancetta—less salty, deeper aroma. Endives braised in broth, then reduced for caramelized bitterness. Visual cues key—golden-brown chicken, translucent onions, bubbling reduction. Adjust seasonings late to avoid over-salting. Simple, hearty, layered flavors and smart protein-veg combo.