Step 1

Place the chicken in a plastic resealable bag.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the beer, the garlic cloves, the salt, the garlic powder, the paprika, and the white pepper, stirring until the salt is dissolved.

Step 3

Pour the beer mixture into the bag over the chicken.

Step 4

Seal the bag and refrigerate it for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 6

Drain the chicken, reserving the garlic cloves.

Step 7

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

Step 8

Add the vegetable oil to the skillet; it should be just enough to coat the bottom. You don't want the final dish to be too oily.

Step 9

Add the chicken and brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 10

Position the chicken thighs skin side up and place the reserved garlic cloves around the chicken.

Step 11

Place the cast-iron skillet in the oven and bake until the chicken is a deep golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 40-50 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the chicken from the oven and tent it loosely with aluminum foil to allow it to rest for 15 minutes.

Step 13

Serve with the garlic cloves.