Beer Can Chicken With Sweet and Spicy Pickled Vidalia Onions Recipe

Name: Beer Can Chicken With Sweet and Spicy Pickled Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 whole chicken (3/1/2 pounds, rinsed and patted dry); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can beer; 1 large vidalia onion, thinly sliced crosswise; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 pinch sugar

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 whole chicken (3/1/2 pounds, rinsed and patted dry)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can beer
1 large vidalia onion, thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch sugar

1
Make the Sweet and Spicy Pickled Vidalia Onions.
2
Place the onion in a bowl and toss with vinegar, salt, cayenne and sugar.
3
Let the mixture stand for at least 30 minutes before serving.
4
Make the chicken:.
5
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, mustard, brown sugar, chili powder and garlic.
6
Season the chicken generously inside and out with salt and pepper.
7
Slather the chicken inside and out with the mustard mixture.
8
Prepare the grill for INDIRECT grilling and preheat to medium-high heat.
9
Pop open the beer can and pour out the top 2 inches of beer.
10
Place the beer can on a solid surface away from the grill.
11
Place the bird cavity over the beer can.
12
Stand the chicken and beer upright on the grill grate.
13
Close the cover and cook until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced in the thigh with a fork, about 1 1/4 hours.
14
Remove the chicken from the grill and let stand 10 minutes before carving.
15
Serve with Sweet and Spicy Pickled Vidalia Onions.

350

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Protein

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Beer Can Chicken With Sweet and Spicy Pickled Vidalia Onions 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 Sweet and Spicy Pickled Vidalia Onions

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