Herbed Beer Can Chicken Recipe

Name: Herbed Beer Can Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced, divided; 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds); 1 fresh rosemary sprig; 1 can (12 ounces) beer

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 can (12 ounces) beer

1
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in half of the minced garlic. Rub mixture over outside and inside of chicken. Tuck wings under chicken.
2
Prepare grill for indirect heat. Completely cover all sides of an 8- or 9-in. round baking pan with foil. Place a beer-can chicken rack in pan. Remove 1/3 cup beer from can; save for another use. Using a can opener, make additional large holes in top of can. Insert rosemary and remaining garlic into can. Add beer can to rack.
3
Place chicken vertically onto rack. Place pan on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180u00b0.
4
Remove pan from grill; tent chicken with foil. Let stand 15 minutes. Carefully remove chicken from rack.

256

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon, 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Herbed 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.

Herbed Beer Can Chicken

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