Beer Can Chicken Recipe

Name: Beer Can Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds whole chicken; 4 tablespoons sweet paprika, or mild smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon chile de arbol or red pepper flakes; 1 can can beer, ideally yellow in hue, with the top half consumed or poured off

Servings: persons

4 pounds whole chicken
4 tablespoons sweet paprika, or mild smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon chile de arbol or red pepper flakes
1 can can beer, ideally yellow in hue, with the top half consumed or poured off

1
Heat to 425 degrees.
2
Remove neck and giblets from chicken. Rinse the chicken in cold water. Pat dry.
3
Combine all the spices in a large bowl, then apply the dry rub to the chicken, inside and out.
4
Put the beer can on a solid surface. Pick up the chicken and, taking a leg in each hand, put the cavity over the can and slide the bird down onto it. Carefully transfer the chicken upright in a roasting pan and place carefully into the heat
5
Cook for approximately 1 1/4 hours, basting with barbecue sauce twice during the final half-hour if you'd like, until the breast meat registers 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer or until the legs are loose in their sockets. tent the bird with foil after 45 minutes to keep the skin from getting too dark. De-can and carve.

850

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

144

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds whole chicken, 4 tablespoons sweet paprika, or mild smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Beer Can Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beer Can Chicken

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