Vickys Beer Braised Chicken With Grilled Potatoes Lebanese Style

Vickys Beer Braised Chicken With Grilled Potatoes Lebanese Style

A practical Vickys Beer Braised Chicken With Grilled Potatoes Lebanese Style recipe with measured ingredients and a step-by-step method. Ready in about 60 minutes.

Total time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tbsp Sweet Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 Tbsp Hot Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 Tsp Chilli Flakes
• 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
• 3 Limes, Juice Only, Plus Extra Lime Wedges For Serving
• 3 Lemons, Juice Only, Plus Extra Lemon Wedges For Serving
• 5 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 2Kg/4Lb 8Oz Chicken
• 4 Baking Potatoes, Scrubbed
• 2 Garlic Bulbs
• 440Ml Can Of Beer, Half Full
• 3 Tbsp Finely Chopped Chives
• 250G/9Oz Butter, Softened
• Sea Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Head Lettuce, Root Removed, Leaves Separated And Washed
• 4 Ripe Tomatoes, Cut Into Chunks
• 1/4 Cucumber, Cut In Half Lengthways, Then Into Half-Moon Slices
• 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method

1. Rub the chicken with the seasoning, cover with plastic and put in the fridge.
2. To make the vinaigrette, whisk the mustard, vinegar, lime juice and rinds into a thick paste, add some olive oil if the mixture is too thick.
3. Season and set aside.
4. Heat some olive oil in a large pan, cook the potatoes for 5 minutes until browned.
5. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
6. Add the garlic and beer to the pan, bring to the boil and add the chives.
7. Gently simmer for 3 4 minutes until reduced slightly.
8. Return the chicken to the pan, lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
9. Remove the chicken from the pan, leave to rest for 10 minutes on a clean kitchen towel, then slice into 5 6 pieces.
10. Preheat a grill to high.
11. Brush the chicken with a little of the vinaigrette and grill for 2 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
12. Season to taste.
13. To prepare the salad, arrange lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, potatoes and chicken on serving plates.
14. Drizzle with extra virgin oil and serve with the remaining vinaigrette.

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