Southern Soul Food

Beer-Can Chicken

Name: Beer-Can Chicken
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern Soul Food
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (1.5-2 kg / 3.5-4.5 lb); 1 can (350ml) beer; 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil

A whole chicken roasted upright over a can of beer for impossibly juicy, smoky meat.

90 minutes

Serves 4

Dinner

No common allergens detected

Based on this recipe's ingredient list. Always verify with your own brands and labels.

Instructions

6 steps

1
Make the Rub: Mix the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2
Season: Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, then the spice rub, inside and out.
3
Prep the Can: Open the beer and pour out (or drink) half; the half-full can becomes the stand.
4
Mount: Lower the chicken cavity over the beer can so it sits upright, legs down, like a tripod.
5
Roast: Stand it on a grill (lid down) or in a roasting tray at 190°C (375°F) for about 1.25 hours, until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
6
Rest: Carefully lift off the can, rest the chicken 10 minutes, then carve.

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