This beer can-chicken recipe produces deliciously moist chicken. It’s perfect for a BBQ on a hot summer day. The other half of the can of beer is for the cook to enjoy while preparing dinner!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ (12 fluid ounce) can beer
- 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
Directions
Step 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, about 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Mix brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Place half-full can of beer in the center of a plate.
Step 3
Rinse chicken under cold running water. Discard giblets and neck from chicken; drain and pat dry. Fit whole chicken over the can of beer with the legs on the bottom; keep upright. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of seasoning mix into the top cavity of chicken. Beer may foam up when seasonings fall inside the can. Rub remaining seasoning mix over entire surface of chicken.
Step 4
Place chicken, standing on the can, directly on the preheated grill. Close the lid and cook chicken until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Step 5
Remove chicken from the grill and discard beer can. Cover chicken with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.
Tips
For extra stability, an inexpensive beer can stand can be purchased at most kitchen stores.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 546 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat27g | 35% |
Saturated Fat7g | 37% |
Cholesterol145mg | 48% |
Sodium479mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars18g | |
Protein48g | |
Vitamin C5mg | 25% |
Calcium61mg | 5% |
Iron4mg | 23% |
Potassium598mg | 13% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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