Beer Can Chicken
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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 whole chickenMrs. Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoning1/2 can light beer (You can also use root beer or lemon-lime soda, but beer tastes best!)Non-stick cooking spray
Directions
Remove any giblets from the chicken.
Open the beer and pour half of it out. Sprinkle Mrs. Dash inside the cavity of the chicken. Rub the seasoning all over the outside as well.
Line a baking sheet with foil, then set the beer can in the middle. Place the chicken on top of the can so it stands up.
Grill on low for 2-3 hours (or bake at 300 degrees F), until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Rotate the chicken halfway through cooking.
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then carve the wings, legs and breasts off the can. It should be very easy, as it should almost fall off the bone. Peel the skin off and enjoy!
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 127.6
  • Total Fat: 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 66.9 mg
  • Sodium: 66.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 21.6 g

Member Reviews
  • CD13615248
     just made it today and the chicken is so tasty, I will certainly make this again and experiment with different seasoning. I also placed carrots and shallots in the bottom of the tray and they tasted fantastic as well. - 2/3/13
  • MENT2BE
     We used a southwest blend seasoning and put some chopped onion and garlic in the beer can. YUM!!!!!!!!!!! The chicken fell off the bone and was so moist. It's just as easy to do 2 chickens vs 1 and then there are leftovers to freeze for future meals. - 7/6/09
  • CD10023778
     The chicken was wonderful. Very flavourful and moist. We used a vegetable seasoning and cola. - 7/15/13
  • REEDSKI
     This is so delicious!!! The chicken is so succulent. Annettemom has included a great picture!!! I found a shiny steel beer can holder at Walmart that helps to keep the chicken in an upright position. We did it on the grill but I'd like to try it in the oven, too!!!! - 5/25/09
  • PEGGYJEAN13
     This is so good and easy. Mine took less time to cook but was moist and tender. This makes the best leftovers for stir fry, salad, or sandwiches. - 6/19/13
  • NMMAMA2011
     Amazing! You can change up the spices and the kind of beer and it tastes completely different. So moist and yummy! - 5/6/11
  • BEOUWOLFE
     I crush a bunch of garlic, however much you like, under the skin. Put some herbs and spices in the can with water,at 300 untill its done. - 5/22/10
  • KATALEX29
     Wonderful recipe. Works great with Cornish Game hen as well. - 3/16/10
  • KELDRA1
     i love this recipe i use a can of cola instead of beer every once in a while for a sweeter taste. - 8/31/09
  • CD15471616
     Easy and delicious recipe! I used Penzey's Northwoods seasoning rather than Mrs. Dash, salt and pepper, a little EVOL and half a can of beer. Checked for thigh temperature to pass that magic 180 mark and pulled it from the grill. Great dinner with a little salad and lots of left overs. A Keeper! - 5/8/15
  • TEASCHERTZ
     This was a hit with the whole family, even my picky eater. Make it in the oven and used spices I had on hand and did use beer. The meat is so moist and flavorful. - 10/22/14
  • OPTIMIST1948
     We've done this multiple times with Goya juice. - 7/9/14
  • NOOMA341
     This was awesome!!! Everyone enjoyed it. I had it on for about an hour and a half and it was so juicy. For spices I used 1 tbsp of kosher salt, 1 tbsp of pepper, and 1 tbsp of dried thyme. I could have used less salt, but it was pretty darn good! :) - 7/19/15
  • CD13376265
     can you do this in the oven? - 9/18/14
  • JES_IN_ME
     My family has been cooking chicken like this for years! It's delicious! - 11/15/13
  • MEHOPEFUL2
     I usually bake my chicken, but wanted something different. This with the southwest seasoning appeals to me too. Will cook it tonite ! - 7/8/09
  • WANT2BTRIM
     Good - 6/25/21
  • GOFORGIN
     Ok - 6/3/21
  • EOWYN2424
     yum - 4/20/21
  • JANIEWWJD
     Delicious recipe!!! - 3/29/21
  • CD17663415
     yummy - 3/27/21
  • CYBRVELD
     Num! - 3/13/21
  • TRAVELGAL417
     YUM - 3/9/21
  • JIACOLO
     Do you taste the beer in the chicken? - 1/26/21
  • ALEPEQUIJADA
     Great! - 11/26/20



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