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beer can chicken

Beer Can Chicken Recipe

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 325kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Fire up the grill! This Beer Can Chicken comes out perfectly cooked and super tender. Seasoned with a host of spices, it's such a delicious and fun BBQ dish!
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon paprika smoked preferred
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
  • 1 (12-ounce) can beer half full

Instructions

  • Turn on half of the burners on the grill and set to medium-high heat.
  • Combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and herbs in a small dish.
    1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs
    uncooked chicken on a pan, next to two bowls filled with ingredients to season it
  • Rub the olive oil and seasoning all over the chicken.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 whole chicken
    a whole chicken, seasoned, on a baking pan
  • Set the chicken over the can of beer, so the chicken is sitting upright.
    1 (12-ounce) can beer
  • Place the chicken onto the grill, grilling over indirect heat and ensuring the burners directly under the chicken are turned off.
    beer can chicken cooking on the grill
  • Cover the grill and let the chicken cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Check the temperature of the chicken at the thickest part of the thigh. The temperature should reach 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill, loosely cover it in tin foil, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

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Notes

  • Serve beer can chicken with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies to make a complete meal.
  • Shred beer can chicken and use it in soups, on top of salads, or in tacos.
  • Leftovers are great mixed with a little mayonnaise and piled into sandwiches.
  • To bake beer can chicken in the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the chicken on the beer can and set it in a deep-walled roasting pan. Bake the chicken until the juices run clear and the breasts register 165°F, about 65 minutes.
Storage: Store beer can chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1255mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg