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Beer Can Chicken Recipe
Cooked on the grill, this classic beer can chicken recipe is the best way to cook a whole chicken in the warmer months. Seasoned with a dry rub and cooked over a beer can, the meat is wonderfully juicy, tender and so full of flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Rest Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 356 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
- 1 whole chicken about 4 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces beer room temperature (1 can)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, thyme, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then rub the olive oil over the whole chicken and under the skin. Sprinkle the seasoning over the whole thing.
- Pour out half of the beer, then lower the chicken over the top of the half-full beer can. Place the chicken in the center of the hot grill and close the lid. Cook the chicken for 1 hour, undisturbed, then check the temperature every 15 minutes after until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F.
- Carefully transfer the chicken and can to a baking tray, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
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Notes
- Storage: Store beer can chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Be sure to empty some of the beer from the can, it should be half full when you place on the chicken.
- We love this mix of herbs and spices, but you can use other seasoning mixes if you like.
- Let the chicken rest after cooking for at least 10 minutes. This will help to make it extra juicy and flavorful.
Nutrition Information
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
1257mg
(52%)
Potassium
352mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1414IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1257mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1414IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.