Sticky Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 (3-pound) frying chicken, cut up into 8 pieces
• 3 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups sliced yellow onions
• 1 cup sliced bell peppers
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 12 ounces dark beer
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
• Steamed rice, for serving
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme