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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.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins

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.