Description
Sticky Guinness Chicken is a flavorful, comforting main dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a rich, savory Guinness stout sauce. The combination of garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and a sticky glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, honey, and soy sauce creates a delightful balance of sweet and smoky flavors. This recipe is perfect for an Irish-American inspired meal and is gluten-free when using gluten-free soy sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Sauce
- 1 cup Guinness stout beer
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables and Fat
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Remove Chicken: Take the chicken thighs out of the skillet and set aside while preparing the sauce.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté until softened. Then add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in the Guinness stout, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return Chicken & Coat: Place the chicken thighs back in the skillet, skin-side up, spooning the sauce generously over each piece to coat them well.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes. Occasionally baste the chicken with the sauce to develop a sticky glaze. Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Optional Broil: For extra caramelization, you can broil the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of cooking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Serve the sticky Guinness chicken hot, spooning extra sauce over the top for added flavor.
Notes
- For a deeper caramelized crust, finish the chicken under a broiler for a few minutes at the end.
- Boneless chicken thighs may be substituted, but reduce the baking time slightly to avoid overcooking.
- The sauce can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making meal prep easier.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to keep this dish gluten-free.
