Best 2 Brazilian Beer Marinated Chicken Recipes

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Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BRAZILIAN BEER MARINATED CHICKEN

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Food and Wine Magazine, June /07 issue. This is a Steve Raichlen recipe, he uses a Brazilian lager but American stouts are okay. There is a 4 hour marinating time. I found this recipe to be very intriguing because it had many different ingredients. I especially liked the caraway seeds and the sweet paprika. Can't wait to try! Update: 09/24/07 - this is very, very good! Instead of an anise flavored beer (Brazilian beer) they used an American beer. I had this at Lima's house, whe is a Brazilian nurse here at the home and she had a small get together & served this. She doesn't like the Brazilian beer either.

Provided by Manami

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, smashed
4 slices peeled fresh ginger, smashed (1/4-inch each)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 cups dark lager beer (preferably Xingu Black Beer) or 2 cups stout beer (American beer is good too)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
lime wedge, for serving

Steps:

In a shallow dish, mix the garlic, ginger, onion, paprika, salt, black pepper, caraway seeds, green pepper, mustard, beer and oil.
Add the chicken, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning a few times.
Light a grill.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill over high heat until nicely browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
Transfer the chicken to a platter and brush with the melted butter.
Scatter the cilantro over the top and serve with lime wedges.
Wonderful with baked potatoes and a green vegetable.
*Xingu Black Beer is an anise-scented, bittersweet black lager from Brazil.*.

BRAZILIAN BEER-MARINATED CHICKEN

BRAZILIAN BEER-MARINATED CHICKEN image

Categories Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, smashed
Four 1/4-inch slices of peeled fresh ginger, smashed
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 cups dark lager or stout, preferably Xingu Black Beer (see Note)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Four 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

1. In a shallow dish, mix the garlic, ginger, onion, paprika, salt, black pepper, caraway seeds, green pepper, mustard, beer and oil. Add the chicken, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning a few times. 2. Light a grill. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill over high heat until nicely browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a platter and brush with the melted butter. Scatter the cilantro over the top and serve with lime wedges. NOTE: Xingu Black Beer is an anise-scented, bittersweet black lager from Brazil.

Tips:

To enhance the flavor of the marinade, use a flavorful beer, such as a stout or an amber ale.
Allow the chicken to marinate in the beer for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, for maximum flavor.
If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can still make this recipe by simply brushing the chicken with the marinade before cooking.
For a crispy skin, cook the chicken over medium-high heat. If the chicken starts to brown too quickly, reduce the heat to medium.
Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.

Conclusion:

This Brazilian beer-marinated chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The beer marinade helps to tenderize the chicken and gives it a delicious flavor. Whether you are grilling, baking, or frying the chicken, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy chicken recipe, give this Brazilian beer-marinated chicken a try.