Beer Braised Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot.
2. 2
   Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Transfer chicken to a large plate, using a slotted spoon.
3. 3
   Add onions to skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Transfer onions to plate with chicken, using a slotted spoon.
4. 4
   Stir flour into drippings in the skillet until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until flour is dark brown.
5. 5
   Gradually stir in beer, and cook until sauce boils and thickens slightly, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Stir in bay leaf, brown sugar, salt, thyme, and pepper.
7. 7
   Return chicken and onions to skillet; heat to boiling over high heat.
8. 8
   Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender.
9. 9
   Skim fat from sauce in skillet. Discard bay leaf. Stir in wine vinegar.