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Beer Can Chicken

A flavorful and juicy chicken roasted upright on a beer can, infused with aromatic spices and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 whole chicken about 4-5 pounds
  • 1 can beer lager or ale
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 350?F).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  3. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin.
  4. Open the beer can and drink or pour out half of the beer. Place the can inside the chicken cavity.
  5. Stand the chicken upright on the grill using a beer can holder or directly on the grill grates.
Cooking
  1. Close the grill lid and cook the chicken for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165?F.
  2. Rotate the chicken occasionally for even cooking.
  3. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can use different types of beer or add herbs to the beer can.

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