Matheus Mendonça

Beer Roast Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 kg chicken thighs
  • 6 onions
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 can of beer
  • 2 kg potatoes
  • 1 kg carrots
  • Oregano and thyme

How To Do It

Place the chicken in a baking dish along with the vegetables, beer, salt, pepper, and seasonings.

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 50 minutes, covered.

Remove the foil and continue baking for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown.

 

Serve with white rice and a salad (Lettuce, onion, tomato and rocket leaves).

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Matheus began his journey in hospitality back in his home country, first working as a waiter while studying the art of service. His passion led him into the kitchen, where he has been working as a chef for the past five years. Moving to Ireland gave him the opportunity to sharpen his skills and grow further as a cook.

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