Beer Can Chicken Recipe

Name: Beer Can Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Rub; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; Chicken; 1 roasting chicken, about 4 pounds; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 12 ounces beer (room temperature); 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 -2 garlic clove, crushed; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

Rub
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Chicken
1 roasting chicken, about 4 pounds
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces beer (room temperature)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 -2 garlic clove, crushed
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon dried thyme

1
Mix rub ingredients in a small bowl. lightly rub the chicken all over with the oil. Season the chicken inside and out with the rub.
2
Open your beer can and drink about half of it. Put the rosemary, thyme, garlic, and lemon juice into the beer. Make a few more holes in the top of the beer can with a can opener. Shove the chicken cavity over the beer can. You can actually get special beer can chicken holders for this that make it a bit easier.
3
Grill over indirect medium heat(350-450 degrees F) until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F in the breast, about 1 1/4 -1 1/2 hours. Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes before removing from beer can and cutting up. Enjoy!

130

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Rub, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary, 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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