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Beer marinated chicken recipe.
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Beer Marinated Chicken

Tender and juicy, beer marinated chicken is the perfect dish for your next BBQ or family gathering. Make it on a grill, in your air fryer or in the oven!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinating6 hours
Total Time6 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 426
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup oil , see note 1
  • 1 cup light beer (250 milliliters), see note 2
  • 5 garlic cloves (pressed)
  • 5 tablespoons dijon mustard , see note 3
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2.5 pounds chicken thighs (bone in, skin on) (1.1 kilo)

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag combine all the ingredients apart from the chicken. Mix well.
  • Add chicken thighs, cover with plastic wrap (when using a bowl) and refrigerate for 6+ hours or overnight.
  • Bake in a preheated oven skin side up at 400 Fahrenheit/200 Celsius for 30 minutes or until ready. Or, in an air fryer skin side up at 400 Fahrenheit/200 Celsius for 15 minutes. Or grill (skin side down) until cooked through. In all cases, if not sure check a food thermometer for doneness, see note 4.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Olive oil or any other vegetable oil will work great in this recipe.
  2. Use Coors, Budweiser, or any other light beer.
  3. Or any other mustard you have on hand.
  4. The internal temperature of the thighs must reach at least 165 Fahrenheit/74 Celsius.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beer marinated chicken recipe, Beer marinated chicken thighs
Nutrition Facts
Beer Marinated Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
426
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
15
g
Cholesterol
 
162
mg
54
%
Sodium
 
1524
mg
66
%
Potassium
 
480
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
 
161
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
39
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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