Root Beer-Can Chicken Recipe

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Root Beer-Can Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Prepare grill for indirect grilling, heating one side to medium.
  2. Combine first 7 ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
  3. Open both root beer cans; pour 18 ounces into a small saucepan. Set remaining root beer aside (in the can). Bring 18 ounces root beer to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 20 minutes). Remove from heat. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, butter, and vinegar, stirring until smooth.
  4. Rub paprika mixture evenly over chicken. Holding chicken upright with the cavity facing down, insert reserved opened root beer can into cavity. Place chicken on unheated side of grill. Spread legs out to form a tripod to support the chicken. Cover and grill for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into meaty portion of thigh registers 160°, basting chicken every 20 minutes with sauce.
  5. Lift chicken slightly using tongs; place spatula under can. Carefully remove chicken and can from grill; place on a cutting board. Let stand 10 minutes. Gently lift chicken using tongs or insulated rubber gloves; carefully twist can and remove from cavity. Discard can. Carve chicken.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 562.64 Kcal (2356 kJ)
Calories from fat 500.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.66g 86%
Cholesterol 134.18mg 45%
Sodium 464.36mg 19%
Potassium 155.72mg 3%
Total Carbs 4.37g 1%
Sugars 2.4g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.25g 1%
Protein 11.57g 23%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 13.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 395.87 Kcal (1657 kJ)
Calories from fat 352.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.17g 86%
Cholesterol 94.41mg 45%
Sodium 326.72mg 19%
Potassium 109.56mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.08g 1%
Sugars 1.69g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 1%
Protein 8.14g 23%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 9.6mg 1%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.8
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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