Pumpkin Beer Braised Chicken (Printer-Friendly Version)

Juicy chicken simmered in pumpkin beer and cider with caramelized onions and buttery mashed potatoes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh sage leaves, chopped

→ Aromatics

09 - 2 tablespoons salted butter
10 - 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced

→ Liquids

11 - 1 cup apple cider
12 - 1 12-fluid ounce bottle pumpkin beer

→ Sides

13 - 1 ½ pounds small to medium potatoes, halved if large
14 - 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
17 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Season chicken with salt and black pepper. In a shallow dish, combine flour and chili powder. Dredge chicken in the seasoned flour mixture. Rub chopped garlic, thyme, and sage evenly over all pieces.
02 - Place the seasoned chicken in the crockpot. Surround with thinly sliced onions and dot with salted butter to enhance caramelization during cooking.
03 - Pour apple cider and pumpkin beer over the chicken and onions, distributing evenly for optimal flavor infusion.
04 - Nestle small to medium potatoes atop the chicken and liquid mixture, ensuring they are submerged partially for thorough cooking.
05 - Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
06 - If desired, preheat oven to 475°F. Remove potatoes, transfer chicken and onions into a roasting pan, and roast for 15 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
07 - Return cooked potatoes to the crockpot. Mash with cream cheese, additional butter, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste until smooth and creamy.
08 - Plate the juicy chicken topped with caramelized onions alongside rich mashed potatoes. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For gluten-free preparation, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free alternative. Dairy-free cream cheese can replace regular for lactose intolerance.
02 - Prepping the chicken coating and slicing onions up to 24 hours in advance helps save time.
03 - Ensure potatoes are sized evenly to cook through alongside chicken.

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