Guatemalan Beer-Braised Chicken Delight
NELSON’S Chicken 🍗🍅
Description:
The person who originated this recipe was from Guatemala. How he got the name “Nelson” is anyone’s guess. Fluent in the English language, but like a lot of good cooks, he did not cook from a written recipe, just from memory! After watching him cook this and translating “a pinch of this,” “a dash of that,” and “some of those” into usable measurements, I managed to create his dish on my own. The favorite measurement he kept saying for this recipe was “two fingers beer!” 🍺🍺 and then would start to laugh! Two (2) fingers beer equals 1/3 of a cup!!!
Recipe Category: Weeknight
Keywords: Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 653.5
- Fat Content: 33.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 129.4mg
- Sodium Content: 1057.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 45.9g
- Fiber Content: 7.3g
- Sugar Content: 9.9g
- Protein Content: 39.1g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/2 – 3 | Chicken |
| 2 | Onions |
| 2 | Garlic Cloves |
| 1/2 | Green Pepper |
| 1 | Tomato Paste |
| 1 | Bay Leaf |
| 1 – 2 | Dry Oregano |
| 2 | Dried Rosemary |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| 1 | Black Pepper |
| 1/2 | Potatoes |
| 2 | Dry Red Wine |
| 1 | Beer |
| 3 – 4 | Water |
| 1/3 | Pasta |
Instructions:
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Cook Onions with Garlic: In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions with garlic until tender. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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Brown Chicken: In the same skillet, brown the chicken pieces until they develop a golden color.
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Combine Ingredients: In a pot, combine all ingredients including the cooked onions and garlic, but excluding the wine and beer.
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Simmer: Cover the pot and let it simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Add Wine and Beer: Uncover the pot and pour in the dry red wine and beer. Stir well to incorporate.
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Continue Cooking: Cook uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency. Adjust the cooking time based on how thick you want the sauce.
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Serve: Once ready, serve this delightful chicken dish over your choice of hot pasta. The flavors are rich and comforting, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Enjoy Nelson’s Chicken, a recipe inspired by the culinary creativity of Guatemala, and savor the memories of laughter and good times shared over delicious food! 🍽️🌟
