Beer Can Chicken

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5 from 12 votes

Beer Can Chicken is a whole bird seasoned with a blend of dried herbs and spices, roasted upright with potatoes and carrots surrounding it. This method steams the chicken from the inside, helping it cook evenly while the exterior becomes flavorful and roasted through. The result is moist poultry with crispy skin paired with tender roasted vegetables.

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

1 hr 20 mins

Total Time

1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 321 kcal

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

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

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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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321

% 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%