Chicken in Beer Sauce -- Pollo a la Cerveza

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3-3 1/2 lbs cut up chicken pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 12 ounces lager beer
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Directions

1. 1

   In a ziplock bag, mix the flour, 1 tsp of the salt and the pepper.

2. 2

   Add the chicken pieces, seal the bag and shake up and down to coat the chicken.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large, fairly deep frying pan.

4. 4

   Add chicken and cook on both sides until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove chicken from the pan.

6. 6

   Lower the heat slightly and add the onion, garlic and pepper to the pan.

7. 7

   Sauté for a couple minutes, then add the carrots.

8. 8

   Cook for another couple minutes, then add the tomatoes and remaining salt, if needed.

9. 9

   Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

10. 10

    Stir in the beer and potatoes.

11. 11

    Top with the chicken and bring to a boil.

12. 12

    Cover and let simmer over a low heat for 30 minutes.

13. 13

    Remove the cover and cook for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.

14. 14

    You can re-brown the chicken in a bit of oil in a second skillet, just before serving.

15. 15

    I find it needs this"touch up" especially if it still has the skin on.

16. 16

    Serve with your favourite green veggies.