Name: Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 rounded tablespoon plain flour; 1 (12-ounce) bottle lager; 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles or stewed tomatoes; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; Spring onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced, for garnish; Warm baguette, for mopping