Cajun Beer Can Chicken
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
488 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Beer Can Chicken
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Cajun Beer Can Chicken roasts sitting up on top of a beer can to produce the juiciest, most flavorful meat. This recipe takes minimal prep time before popping in the oven. The whole family is going to love this one!
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3.5 pounds whole chicken 3-4 pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces Canned Beer room temp
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, placing the rack on the lowest option in your oven.
- In a small bowl, stir together paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil all over the bird and rub chicken with spice mixture. Make sure to get some of the seasoning under the skin.
- Wash and rinse the outside of the can of beer. Pour about 1/4 of the beer out onto the pan into the bottom of a 12-inch cast iron skillet or a roasting pan. Set the can of beer in the center of the roasting pan and place the chicken right onto the beer can. Use the chicken legs as a tripod to help stabilize.
- Roast in the preheated oven, on the lowest rack, for 75 to 105 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 degrees in the thick of the breast. Actual time will vary based on the size of your chicken. If the top of the chicken that is closest to the heating element darkens too much you can take a piece of foil and tent it around the top to ensure that it won't get too dark.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes. Carefully lift the bird off of the beer can and carve. Drizzle the juices from the roasting pan over the carved meat.
Notes
- Create indirect heat on your gas or charcoal grill so that the flames are not directly beneath your pan. You want the grill to maintain a heat of 375 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The rest of the instructions for the recipe remain the same, the only difference is what tool to cook it with.
- Smoked Beer Can Chicken
- Preheat your smoker to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Follow all other instructions for preparing the chicken. Smoke at 275 degrees until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit which will take approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours, depending on the size of your chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
488kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
720mg
(30%)
Potassium
436mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
886IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 720mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 886IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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