Beer in the Rear Chicken Recipe

Name: Beer in the Rear Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb. Whole Chicken,rinsed and patted dry; 2 tbsp. Dry rub (or any seasonings you prefer); 1 can (12 oz.) Light Beer; Barbecue Sauce; 2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. sweet paprika; 2 tsp. brown sugar; 1 tsp. celery salt; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. dry mustard; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. chili powder; Cayenne pepper, pinch

Servings: persons

5 lb. Whole Chicken,rinsed and patted dry
2 tbsp. Dry rub (or any seasonings you prefer)
1 can (12 oz.) Light Beer
Barbecue Sauce
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sweet paprika
2 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. chili powder
Cayenne pepper, pinch

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Rub the chicken all over with the dry rub making sure to get some around the cavity opening as well.
3
Put the rubbed chicken in place over the beer can, on top of a roasting pan.
4
Place the chicken in the oven and roast for 30 minutes.
5
Lower the oven to 325 degrees F and roast for 90 minutes basting with the chicken drippings and Barbecue Sauce until very, very tender.
6
Carefully remove the chicken from the roaster and let rest 10 minutes before carving.
7
Remove beer can from chicken.
8
Serve with more Barbecue Sauce on the side.

963

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

177

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lb. Whole Chicken,rinsed and patted dry, 2 tbsp. Dry rub (or any seasonings you prefer), 1 can (12 oz.) Light Beer, Barbecue Sauce, and more.

Yes, Beer in the Rear 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 in the Rear Chicken

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