Pollo alla Birra for Two

Pollo alla Birra for Two
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    24

Experience the rustic charm of Italian cuisine with Pollo alla Birra, a delightful dish where chicken simmers in a rich beer-infused sauce, kissed with rosemary and garlic. The result? A symphony of flavors that's both comforting and sophisticated, perfect for a cozy dinner for two.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    24 g
  • Cholesterol
    167 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    50 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    250 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    36 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon of rosemary, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour the beer over the mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. (Marinating time: 30+ minutes)

02

Step

Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the cornstarch evenly over the chicken, ensuring it's fully coated. Reserve the marinade for later use.

03

Step

Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side, to develop a rich color and flavor. Add the sliced onion. Remove the garlic from marinade and add to the Dutch oven with a bit of marinade to keep everything from burning. Sauté until the onion is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. (Browning and sautéing: ~11 minutes)

04

Step

Pour the remaining marinade into the pot and bring it to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of rosemary. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened, and the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes. (Simmering time: ~15 minutes)

05

Step

Serve the Pollo alla Birra hot, spooning the luscious sauce over the chicken. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or polenta and a simple green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

For a deeper flavor, use a dark ale or stout.
Ensure the chicken is fully coated with cornstarch for a beautifully thickened sauce.
Adjust the amount of rosemary to your liking.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water to thin it out.
Best served immediately to enjoy the crispy skin and moist chicken.

Barrett Kihn

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.8/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Scot Torp

    My family loved this! I added some mushrooms to the pot along with the onions, and it was a great addition.

  • Salvador Murazik

    Easy to follow, and the result was delicious. Thank you!

  • Randall Mcclure

    The cornstarch trick really works! The sauce was perfectly thickened.

  • Abdul Kilback

    This recipe is a keeper!

  • Juanita Schowalterhansen

    I made this in my Instant Pot using the saute function and pressure cooked it for 10 minutes. It came out perfect!

  • Estevan Friesen

    I used an IPA for the beer, and it gave the chicken a wonderful hoppy aroma. Will definitely make this again!

  • Madilyn Turner

    This recipe was surprisingly simple and incredibly flavorful! The sauce was amazing over mashed potatoes.

  • Easton Corwin

    I don't like rosemary, so I substituted thyme and it tasted great!

  • Mckenna Connelly

    I found that 1 cup of beer was a bit too much liquid. Next time I will reduce it to 3/4 cup.

  • Leif Zulauf

    Be careful not to overcook the chicken. The sauce thickened nicely, but the chicken was a little dry.

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