Beer-Braised Black Pepper Chicken Wings
Tender chicken wings slow-cooked in a savory beer sauce infused with black pepper and garlic for a deliciously rich and comforting dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 12 oz beer (lager or ale)
- 2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings dry and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken wings and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the wings and set aside. In the same pan, sauté chopped onions until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the beer, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits.
- Return the wings to the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, turning wings halfway through.
- Remove the lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly and thicken.
- Serve warm, spooning the peppery beer sauce over the wings.
