Accented with bacon, this beer-braised chicken delivers delicious flavours that are sure to please.

April 27, 2024

Beer-Braised Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Beer-Braised Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 3 lb (1.4 kg) chicken drumsticks; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper; 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bottle (355 mL) beer; 1 can (283 g) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies; 1 tsp (5 mL) brown sugar; 2 bay leaves; 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley

10

Prep Time Minutes
85
Total Time Minutes
11
Number of Ingredients
5
Servings

Ingredients

3 lb (1.4 kg) chicken drumsticks
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bottle (355 mL) beer
1 can (283 g) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
1 tsp (5 mL) brown sugar
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

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Step one

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in Dutch oven set over medium heat; cook chicken for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned all over. Remove chicken from pan; set aside.
Step two

Cook bacon for 2 to 3 minutes or until fat starts to render and bacon is browned around edges. Stir in onion and garlic; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is slightly softened.
Step three

Stir in beer, Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, brown sugar and bay leaves; bring to boil. Cook until most of the liquid evaporates.
Step four

Return chicken to pan. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 45 to 60 minutes or until chicken is very tender and sauce is thickened. Remove bay leaves. Sprinkle with parsley.