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

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.*.

Manding Dabo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the marinade is easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe!


Baker Malik
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This recipe is a must-try! The marinade is packed with flavor and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Infamous Davis
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This chicken was so good! I used a light beer for the marinade and it was perfect. The chicken was cooked evenly and the marinade gave it a nice crispy skin.


Eyob Solomon
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a big hit. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the marinade added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Terfa Christopher
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used a dark beer for the marinade and it gave the chicken a nice rich flavor.


mir carter
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I wasn't sure how the beer marinade would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kareem Raheem
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the marinade gave it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Naim Islam
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Easy and delicious. I marinated the chicken overnight and then grilled it. It was perfect. The marinade added so much flavor.


prawejkumar Ram
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5 stars! This was a hit at my last barbecue. Everyone loved the chicken and I got so many compliments. I'll definitely be making this again.


BV Udharshan
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I used a local craft beer and it really gave the chicken a unique taste. Thanks for sharing!


sohan kumar
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I've tried a lot of chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beer marinade really makes a difference. I'm definitely going to add this to my regular rotation.


Mayte Martinez
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This chicken was amazing! The marinade was so flavorful and juicy. I cooked it on the grill and it came out perfect. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.