Keto Mexican Beer Braised Chicken
Indulge in the rich, Mexican-inspired flavors of our Keto Mexican Beer Braised Chicken Thighs. Discover the perfect blend of simplicity and deliciousness.
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 bottle of dark Mexican Beer I used Modelo Negro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp New Mexico chili powder
- 1 tsp organic garlic powder
- pink salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
For the slow cooker
- Mix all of the seasonings in a small bowl.
- Pour the beer into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle each thigh with the seasoning blend and carefully place them in the slow cooker making sure not to wash the spices off with the beer.
- Cover the cooker and set your time. Frozen - 4 to 6 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low Thawed - 3 to 4 hours on high or 7 to 8 hours on low. *See Notes
For oven braising
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- Mix all of the seasonings in a small bowl.
- Pour the beer into a large oven-safe dish.
- Sprinkle each thigh with the seasoning blend and carefully place them in the dish, making sure not to wash the spices off with the beer.
- Cover the dish with foil or an oven-safe lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- For a crispy skin, uncover the dish during the last 20 minutes of cooking. *See Notes
Notes
If you want crispy skin place the chicken thighs, skin side up, under the broiler for about 5 minutes or until the skin becomes crispy and golden brown. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
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Nutrition
Calories: 639kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 47gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 283mgSodium: 232mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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