Brazilian Beer-Marinated Chicken Recipe

Brazilian Beer-Marinated Chicken Recipe

  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 4 1/4-inch slices of peeled fresh ginger, smashed
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups dark lager or stout, preferably Xingu Black Beer (see Note)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  1. In a shallow dish, mix the garlic, ginger, onion, paprika, salt, black pepper, caraway seeds, green pepper, mustard, beer and oil. Add the chicken, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning a few times.
  2. Light a grill. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill over high heat until nicely browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a platter and brush with the melted butter. Scatter the cilantro over the top and serve with lime wedges.