Pollo alla Birra for Two Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Pollo alla Birra for Two Recipe). Chicken and beer: so simple, yet, so good. This Italian classic is a perfect lunch or dinner for two. It uses a few ingredients but has a deep, complex flavor. The cornstarch helps create a thick and creamy sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes and a small salad for a complete meal.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Pollo alla Birra for Two Recipe

Ingredients

2 skinless chicken leg quarters

1 large clove garlic

crushed

2 tablespoons dried rosemary

divided

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 cup beer

3 tablespoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium yellow onion

halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Put the chicken in a large bowl with crushed garlic 1 tablespoon rosemary salt and pepper. Pour beer over top and let rest for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle cornstarch over the chicken to coat it completely. Reserve the marinade.

Step 3

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and brown on all sides about 3 minutes per side. Add onion. Remove garlic from the marinade and add to the Dutch oven with a bit of marinade to keep everything from burning. Saute until onion is tender and translucent about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add remaining marinade and remaining 1 tablespoon rosemary. Scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any browned bits. Lower the heat and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened and the chicken is no longer pink inside about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Pollo alla Birra for Two Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 654.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 49.5g 99%

Carbohydrates: 23.5g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 35.8g 55%

Saturated Fat: 7.1g 36%

Cholesterol: 166.8mg 56%

Vitamin A Iu: 215.5IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 21.5mg 165%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 54%

Vitamin C: 6.9mg 11%

Folate: 42.3mcg 11%

Calcium: 85.9mg 9%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 63.8mg 23%

Potassium: 585.7mg 16%

Sodium: 249.8mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 322.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.