Beer Can Chicken with Cola Barbecue Sauce Recipe

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Beer Can Chicken with Cola Barbecue Sauce
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Ingredients
22
Count
Nutrition
3407
Calories
Total time
150
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Pop the tab off the beer can. Using a church key style can opener, make a few more holes in the top of the can. Pour out half the beer into the soaking water of the wood chips. Set the can of beer aside.
  2. Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to medium. If using a charcoal grill, place a large drip pan in the center. If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and preheat the grill to high until you see smoke, then reduce the heat to medium.
  3. Remove the packet of giblets from the body cavity of the chicken and set aside for another use. Remove and discard the fat just inside the body and neck cavities. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water, drain, and blot dry inside and out with paper towels. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the rub inside the body and neck cavities of the chicken. Rub the bird all over on the outside with 2 teaspoons of the rub. If you have the patience, you can put some of the rub under the skin being careful not to tear it.
  4. Spoon the remaining 2 teaspoons of rub through the holes into the beer in the can. Don't worry if it foams up, this is normal. Insert the beer can into the body cavity of the chicken and spread out the legs to form a sort of tripod. Tuck the wing tips behind the chicken's back.
  5. When ready to cook, if using a charcoal grill, toss all the wood chips on the coals. Stand the chicken up in the center of the hot grate, over the drip pan and away from the heat. Cover the grill and cook the chicken until the skin is a dark golden brown and very crisp and the meat is cooked to an internal temperature of 180 degrees, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. If using a charcoal grill, you'll need to add 12 fresh coals per side after 1 hour.
  6. Using tongs, carefully transfer the chicken in its upright position on the beer can to a platter and present it to your guests. Let rest 5 minutes, and then carefully remove the chicken from the beer can. Take care not to spill the hot beer or otherwise burn yourself. Quarter or carve the chicken and serve with the Cola Barbeque Sauce.
  7. Basic Barbecue Rub:
  8. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to blend together. Store the rub in an airtight jar away from heat or light. It will keep for at least 6 months.
  9. Cola Barbecue Sauce:
  10. Combine all the ingredients in a heavy non-reactive saucepan and gradually bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly to obtain a gentle simmer. Simmer the sauce until reduced by 1/4, about 6 to 8 minutes. Use right away or transfer to a large jar, cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for several months.
  11. Cook's Note: You can also barbecue a chicken on a can of cola, lemon-lime soda, or root beer.
  12. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3407.32 Kcal (14266 kJ)
Calories from fat 1606.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 178.49g 275%
Cholesterol 830.15mg 277%
Sodium 6656.25mg 277%
Potassium 3015.01mg 64%
Total Carbs 266.01g 89%
Sugars 134.47g 538%
Dietary Fiber 19.59g 78%
Protein 179.33g 359%
Vitamin C 125mg 208%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 18.1mg 100%
Calcium 368.5mg 37%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 163.57 Kcal (685 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.57g 275%
Cholesterol 39.85mg 277%
Sodium 319.54mg 277%
Potassium 144.74mg 64%
Total Carbs 12.77g 89%
Sugars 6.46g 538%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 78%
Protein 8.61g 359%
Vitamin C 6mg 208%
Iron 0.9mg 100%
Calcium 17.7mg 37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 82.2
    Points
  • 90
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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