Beer Can Chicken With Rosemary & Thyme Recipe

Name: Beer Can Chicken With Rosemary & Thyme
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 fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 (4 lb) roasting chickens, about 4 lbs; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 (12 ounce) can beer, at room temperature; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

Rub
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (4 lb) roasting chickens, about 4 lbs
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (12 ounce) can beer, at room temperature
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
In a small bowl mix the rub ingredients( first six ingredients) together.
2
Remove and discard the neck and giblets and excess fat from the chicken. Lightly rub the chicken all over with the oil. Season chicken inside and out with the rub and tuck the wing tips behind the back.
3
Open the beer and drink or pour out about half the beer. Put the rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, thyme and red pepper flakes into the beer can to flavour the steam.
4
Using a can opener, make two more holes in the top of the can. Place the beer can on a solid surface and plunk the chicken over the can.
5
Transfer to the grill, balancing the bird on its two legs and the can like a tripod.
6
Grill over Indirect Medium Heat until juices run clear and internal temp in the thickest part of the thigh is 180 degrees F, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
7
Carefully remove the chicken and can from the grill and let chicken rest for about 10 minutes before you try to lift it fro the can and cutting into serving pieces.

119

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 fresh rosemary, and more.

Yes, Beer Can Chicken With Rosemary & Thyme 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 With Rosemary & Thyme

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