Chicken In Beer - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 3 1/2 lb. chicken parts
4 Tbsp. oil
1 can small white onions
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
1 c. beer
1/4 c. tomato sauce
2 tsp. paprika
a few grains cayenne
pepper (optional)
1/2 c. sour cream

Preparation

Brown chicken parts (coated with flour or not) in oil; set aside.
In same skillet, add onions and brown slightly, shaking skillet.
Return chicken to skillet.
Add remaining ingredients, except sour cream.
Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
Take from heat; cool until fat has risen to surface. Skim off fat.
Stir in the sour cream; reheat, but do not boil. Remove bay leaf.
Good with linguini or vermicelli noodles or small red potatoes.