Thymely Chicken

Thymely Chicken

Thymely Chicken

60 mins Serves 6

A hearty Dutch oven chicken stew with fresh thyme, vegetables, and beer

Ingredients

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  • 6 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 stick Butter
  • 0.25 cup Fresh thyme , chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Beer
  • 4 Red potatoes
  • 1 Red onion , chopped
  • 6 Carrots

Instructions

  1. In a 6-quart Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and half of the chopped thyme
  3. Brown the chicken in the butter on both sides
  4. Add water and beer to the Dutch oven
  5. Quarter the potatoes and cut the carrots into 3-inch pieces
  6. Add the potatoes, carrots, chopped onion, and remaining thyme to the pot
  7. Cover with the lid
  8. If cooking with coals, place 15 coals on top and 9 underneath the Dutch oven
  9. If cooking in an oven, bake at 350°F
  10. Cook for about 1 hour, until chicken is tender and vegetables are cooked through

Tips

A lighter alternative to beef stew, this chicken dish pairs well with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth. Any type of beer works, but a lager or ale will provide the best flavor.

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