Beer Can Chicken
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Beer Can Chicken
Description
This recipe calls for a 3 to 4-pound whole chicken, patted dry and rubbed thoroughly with a seasoning mix of kosher salt, garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, paprika, ground thyme, and finely ground black pepper. The chicken is placed upright on a roasting rack or a mostly empty beer can in a shallow pan, elevating the bird to allow heat circulation.
Surrounding the chicken in the pan are halved Yukon Gold potatoes and chunked carrots, which roast alongside and absorb flavors from the drippings. The chicken is then roasted at 400°F for approximately 75 to 90 minutes until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F measured by a meat thermometer, indicating safe doneness.
This cooking method helps render the skin crispy, while the interior remains juicy, aided by the steam released from the can’s liquid. The vegetables become tender and infused with savory juices, making this a complete poultry roast meal. The technique provides an alternative to traditional roasting by promoting even cooking and moisture retention.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound chicken , giblets removed and patted dry
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme ground
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper finely ground
- 8 Yukon Gold potatoes halved, small
- 3 carrot cut into 2 inch chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven 400 degrees F
- Place the chicken on the upright roasting rack (or mostly empty soda/beer can) in a large shallow pan.
- In a small bowl mix together salt, garlic powder, basil, oregano, paprika and thyme.
- Rub it all over the chicken.
- Add the potatoes and carrots around the chicken in the pan.
- Roast for 75-90 minutes or until the thickest part of the thighs are at 165 degrees with a meat thermometer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 961mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4059IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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