1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Salt
Cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup flour
1 cup finely diced yellow onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bottle dark lager or amber beer
1 quart cold chicken stock
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 cup hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 cup chopped parsley