Beer-Braised Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Heat a large pot over med high heat.
2. 2
   Add bacon (slab or thick, cut into 1/2 inch pieces) and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper lined plate.
4. 4
   Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour, shake off excess.
5. 5
   Add olive oil to the dripppings in the pot.
6. 6
   Add the chicken in batches and cook over med high heat until browned on all sides (you should cook thighs the recommended 6 to 7 minutes then flip and cook the other side 1 or 2 minutes.)
7. 7
   the chicken breast cooked much quicker, I was done after approx 5 minutes.
8. 8
   After the chicken is all cooked add the beer, onions, potatoes, mustard, sugar, thyme and 1 cup water, making sure the chicken is fully submerged.
9. 9
   Simmer until potatoes and chicken are cooked through (approx 15 minutes.
10. 10
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11. 11
    Discard thyme and stir in the bacon and parsley.