Review Recipe

Beer Can Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Author Holly Nilsson
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Beer Can Chicken is a 3 ingredient dish that takes summer fun to the next level! Pour yourself a glass of beer and get cooking.
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Ingredients

  • 1 chicken about 3-4 lbs
  • 1 can beer
  • 3 tablespoons chicken seasoning

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Instructions

  1. Remove and discard any giblets inside the chicken.
  2. Open the beer and empty half of the can (into a glass for the chef is fine). ;)

  3. Combine the spice rub and massage over the chicken. Place the chicken over the beer can, legs down and place in a 9" cast iron skillet.

To Grill
  1. Preheat grill to medium heat, about 375°F.

  2. Place the cast iron skillet with the beer can and chicken directly the grill. Close the lid and allow to cook until tender and the chicken reaches 165°F in the breast and 180°F in the thigh. (Approximately 50-60 minutes).

  3. Carefully remove from the grill, discard beer can and rest 10 minutes, tented with foil, before carving.

To Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. Place the cast iron skillet with the beer can chicken in the oven. Allow to cook until tender and the chicken reaches 165°F in the breast and 180°F in the thigh. (Approximately 45-60 minutes).

  3. Carefully remove from the oven, discard beer can and rest 10 minutes, tented with foil, before carving.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 305, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 95mg, Sodium: 92mg, Potassium: 270mg, Carbohydrates: 3g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 24g, Vitamin A: 230%, Vitamin C: 2.3%, Calcium: 36%, Iron: 1.9%

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

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