Classic Beer Can Chicken Recipe

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Classic Beer Can Chicken
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Ingredients
4
Count
Nutrition
727
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Grilling Method: Indirect/Medium Heat
  2. Remove neck and giblets and pat dry chicken with paper towels. Brush chicken all over with oil and season with 2 tablespoons dry rub or simply with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Open beer can, pour out about 1/4 cup of the beer, and make an extra hole in top of the can with church-key can opener. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of the dry rub inside beer can (it might fizz up a little bit at the top, but don't worry, that is normal).
  4. Hold chicken above the can of beer and slide the chicken over the can, making sure the legs are in front of the can. The legs will act as a tripod, steadying the chicken as it cooks. The chicken will appear to be sitting on the grate. Fold the wings back behind the chicken—this is called wings akimbo.
  5. Place chicken on the beer can in the center of the grill's cooking grate. Make sure the legs are in front of the can, supporting the chicken.
  6. Cook chicken for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature registers 165°F in the breast area and 180°F in the thigh. Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  7. Chef's note: When removing chicken from grate, be careful not to spill contents of beer can, as it will be very hot. Use a pair of locking tongs and grab the bottom of the beer can and place on a platter or cutting board to cool.
  8. Adapted with permission from Girls at the Grill
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 726.65 Kcal (3042 kJ)
Calories from fat 255.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.41g 44%
Cholesterol 1337.83mg 446%
Sodium 437.97mg 18%
Potassium 1330.14mg 28%
Total Carbs 6.71g 2%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%
Protein 102.4g 205%
Vitamin C 73.7mg 123%
Vitamin A 17mg 567%
Iron 29.8mg 165%
Calcium 92.3mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 126.26 Kcal (529 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.94g 44%
Cholesterol 232.45mg 446%
Sodium 76.1mg 18%
Potassium 231.11mg 28%
Total Carbs 1.17g 2%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 2%
Protein 17.79g 205%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 123%
Vitamin A 3mg 567%
Iron 5.2mg 165%
Calcium 16mg 9%

* 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

  • 16.8
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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