Dry-Brined Beer-Can Chicken Recipe

Name: Dry-Brined Beer-Can Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons pimenton (sweet smoked Spanish paprika); 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram or oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 3 bay leaves, finely crumbled; 2 (3 1/2- to 4-lb.) whole chickens; 1 large oven bag; 2 (12-oz.) cans brown ale

Servings: persons

1/4 cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons pimenton (sweet smoked Spanish paprika)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram or oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 bay leaves, finely crumbled
2 (3 1/2- to 4-lb.) whole chickens
1 large oven bag
2 (12-oz.) cans brown ale

1
Combine first 7 ingredients. Sprinkle skin and cavities of chickens with salt mixture. Place chickens in oven bag; twist end of bag, and close with tie. Chill 24 hours.
2
Light 1 side of grill, heating to 350u00b0 to 400u00b0 (medium-high) heat; leave other side unlit. Reserve 1/2 cup beer from each can for another use. Place each chicken upright onto a beer can, fitting into cavity. Pull legs forward to form a tripod, allowing chickens to stand upright.
3
Place chickens upright on unlit side of grill. Grill, covered with grill lid, 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes or until golden and a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 170u00b0. Let stand 10 minutes. Carefully remove chickens from cans; cut into quarters.
4
Feast with a pale ale or IPA. The robust flavor will hold its own with the smoky chicken and bold side dishes.
5
Try
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, Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales (Deleware) or
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, Good People Brewing Company (Alabama)

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons pimenton (sweet smoked Spanish paprika), 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram or oregano, and more.

Yes, Dry-Brined 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.

Dry-Brined Beer-Can Chicken

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