Honey Beer Braised Chicken Thighs

boneless skinless chicken thighs with honey beer sauce spooned over top

4.41 from 10 votes

Honey Beer Braised Chicken Thighs

These tender Honey Beer Braised Chicken Thighs are packed with rich flavors! Boneless skinless chicken thighs are marinated in garlic, thyme, spices, beer and honey and served with an onion gravy reduction for a delicious 30 minute dinner recipe that pairs great with pasta or potatoes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Marinade Time10

Total Time30

Course: Chicken Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beer braised chicken, beer chicken thighs, honey chicken thighs, honey marinated chicken

Servings:

Calories: 389kcal

Author: The Creative Bite

Ingredients

Marinade

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 thyme sprigs
2 Tablespoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup beer
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
2 Tablespoons honey

Onion Gravy

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small white onion sliced

Serving

Chopped cilantro optional
Potatoes or Pasta for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, season the chicken with thyme, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Massage the chicken.
Pour beer, soy sauce and honey in the bowl and stir. Set aside for 10 minutes (or refrigerate covered for up to 12 hours)
Heat a non-stick skillet with oil on medium-high heat. Do NOT discard the marinade! Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and sear on both sides for 4 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onions on medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
Pour the marinade in the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook over medium heat until it reduced by 1/3. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 2 minutes. Flip chicken and cook for another 2 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Garnish with cilantro and serve with mashed potatoes or pasta.

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