Beer Can Chicken

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4.9

60 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    305 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Beer Can Chicken

Beer Can Chicken is a flavorful 3 ingredient dish that takes summer fun to the next level!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 whole chicken about 3-4 pounds
  • 1 can beer
  • 3 tablespoons chicken seasoning
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Instructions

  1. Remove and discard any giblets inside the chicken.
  2. Open the beer and empty half of the can (into a glass for the chef is fine!)
  3. Combine the spice rub and massage over the chicken. Place the chicken over the beer can, legs down and place in a 9" cast iron skillet.

To Grill

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat, about 375°F.
  2. Place the cast iron skillet with the beer can and chicken directly the grill. Close the lid and allow to cook until tender and the chicken reaches 165°F in the breast and 180°F in the thigh. (Approximately 50-60 minutes).
  3. Carefully remove from the grill, discard beer can and rest 10 minutes, tented with foil, before carving.

To Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place the cast iron skillet with the beer can chicken in the oven. Allow to cook until tender and the chicken reaches 165°F in the breast and 180°F in the thigh. (Approximately 45-60 minutes).
  3. Carefully remove from the oven, discard beer can and rest 10 minutes, tented with foil, before carving.

Notes

  • To make my favorite homemade chicken seasoning combine the following:
  •  
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons each: basil, paprika, onion powder, rosemary, dry mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon each: ground thyme, black pepper, garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

Nutrition Information

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Calories 305 (15%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 92mg (4%) Potassium 270mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 230IU (5%) Vitamin C 2.3mg (3%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 305 15%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Potassium 270mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 230IU 5%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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