Wheat Beer Braised Chicken Thighs

Name: Wheat Beer Braised Chicken Thighs Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Grilling with Beer
Ingredients: 16 Chicken Thighs; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 cup Za'atar; 1 tbsp Dried Oregano; 1/4 cup Olive Oil; 1/2 Onion, diced; 1 tsp Garlic, minced; 4 Tomatoes, cut into 6 pieces each; 2 bottles Hefenweizen Wheat Beer; 1/2 cup Chicken Stock; 1/2 cup Green Olives, pitted; 1/2 cup Black Olives, pitted; 1 Lemon Zest; Additional Item:; Deep Skillet

Recipe courtesy of the National Beer Wholesalers Association.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 - 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 - 15 minutes

Ingredients:

Chicken Thighs
Salt
Black Pepper
Za'atar
Dried Oregano
Olive Oil
Onion, diced
Garlic, minced
Tomatoes, cut into 6 pieces each
Hefenweizen Wheat Beer
Chicken Stock
Green Olives, pitted
Black Olives, pitted
Lemon Zest

Additional Item:

• Deep Skillet

Directions:

Place chicken thighs on flat surface; sprinkle with salt, pepper, za'atar and oregano.
In deep skillet over medium high heat, warm olive oil. Add chicken thighs and cook, turning, until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Add onion pieces, garlic, tomatoes, 1 bottle Hefenweizer Wheat Beer and chicken stock. Lower heat; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Uncover pan; add second bottle of beer, green olives, black olives and lemon zest. Cook for 5 minutes, uncovered.
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Place chicken thighs on grill and cook for 3 minutes on each side.
When chicken reaches 165℉, remove from the grill and serve.