Beer And Onion Braised Chicken Carbonnade

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Dh and i enjoyed this flavorful, easy to make recipe from the january 2009 bon appetit. Carbonnade is a belgian beef stew flavored with beer, onions, and brown sugar. Bon appetit substituted chicken thighs for this twist on an old favorite. serve over egg noodles.

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Steps

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Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Sprinkle chicken with salt , pepper , and allspice.

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Add chicken to the skillet and saute until brown , about 4 minutes per side.

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Transfer to a plate.

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Add onions and 2 tsp brown sugar to skillet.

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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Cover and saute until deep golden brown , stirring occasionally , about 10 minutes.

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Mix in bay leaves , mustard , and remaining 1 tsp sugar.

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Add chicken , skin side down , then beer , broth , and 1 tsp vinegar.

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Bring to boil.

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Reduce heat to medium.

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Simmer , covered , 10 minutes.

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Uncover skillet and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens , turning chicken occasionally , about 20 minutes.

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Season with salt and pepper and more vinegar , if desired.

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Serve over egg noodles.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, chicken thighs, ground allspice, onion, dark brown sugar, bay leaves, dijon mustard, dark beer, beef broth, red wine vinegar, egg noodles