Peruvian Style Beer Can Chicken Recipe

Name: Peruvian Style Beer Can Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 quarts water; 1 lime, juiced; 1 (3 pound) whole chicken; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 (12 ounce) can beer

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 quarts water
1 lime, juiced
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 (12 ounce) can beer

1
Dissolve 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in water in a large bowl and stir in lime juice. Soak chicken in the mixture for 10 minutes; rinse and pat chicken dry with paper towels. Pierce the chicken all over with a fork to make many tiny holes.
2
Stir vinegar, cumin, olive oil, oregano, rosemary, paprika, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, soy sauce, and black pepper in a small bowl; mix in enough beer to form a paste, about 2 tablespoons. Retain remaining beer in the can.
3
Rub spice paste all over the chicken, beneath the skin, and inside cavity; refrigerate for 1 hour.
4
Preheat grill for medium heat; a grill thermometer should read 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) with the lid closed.
5
Sit the chicken upright on the partially-filled can of beer and extend drumsticks to the grill surface to form a tripod shape to hold up the chicken.
6
Grill chicken with the lid closed until the skin is brown and crisp and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast, not touching bone, reads 170 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 2 quarts water, 1 lime, juiced, 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, and more.

Yes, Peruvian Style 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.

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Peruvian Style Beer Can Chicken

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