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Beer Can Chicken
Recipes
Beer Can Chicken
6 servings
1 hour 30 minutes total (Active 20 minutes)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole fryer chicken (about 3–4 lb)
  • Cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoons barbecue seasoning
  • 1 (12-oz) can beer

Steps

    1. Preheat grill on medium. Remove neck and giblets. Coat chicken with cooking spray and seasoning. Open beer, and with chicken in upright position, press chicken cavity onto beer can.
    2. Place on grill, over indirect heat (use can and chicken legs as tripod to stabilize). Cover and cook 60–75 minutes, until juices run clear and chicken is 165°F. Let stand 10 minutes, before removing hot beer can.
Other Preparation Methods
    • Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Season 3–4 lb chicken with 3 tablespoons each garlic-herb seasoning and olive oil. Add orange halves to chicken cavity. Place on foil-lined baking sheet; bake 45–65 minutes, until golden and chicken is 165°F.
    • Slow Cooker: Place 3–4 lb chicken in slow cooker. Combine 1 cup Catalina dressing, ¼ cup apricot preserves, 1 cup chicken broth, and 1 packet onion soup mix; pour over chicken. Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is 165°F.

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 20g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 125mg, Sodium 1500mg, Total Carb 0g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 39g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 10%