Barbecued Beer Can Chicken (Cook’s Country)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Barbecued Beer Can Chicken – A Classic Grilled Dish
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups wood chips
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons beer
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 cans beer
4 bay leaves , crumbled
2 roasting chickens , patted dry

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
289
Sugar
1g
Fat
17g
Barbecued Beer Can Chicken is a classic grilled dish that originated in America but has become popular worldwide. The method of cooking involves placing a can of beer inside a chicken's cavity, then grilling it with wood chips and spices to infuse the chicken with smoky and flavorful aromas. This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue party or any occasion you want to impress your guests. The recipe is easy to customize, and you can use different beer flavors, spice mixes, or marinades to add variety.

Instructions

1.Soak wood chips in water for at least 1 hour
2.Mix light brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
3.In another bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, ketchup, white vinegar, beer, and hot sauce
4.Preheat a grill to medium heat.
5.Pour half of the beer from each can
6.Add 2 crumbled bay leaves to each can
7.Place the beer cans on a baking sheet
8.Rub the mixed spices on the chicken and into the cavity
9.Place the chicken onto the beer can, insert can into the chicken cavity,
10.Place wood chips on the coals and place the chicken cans on the center of the grate, keeping them standing.
11.Grill the chicken with the grill covered for 1 hour.

PROS

The beer-soaked chicken is juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, with a smoky flavor from the wood chips.

This dish is perfect for a barbecue party, and the presentation is impressive with chickens standing on beer cans.

CONS

The chicken needs to be closely monitored while cooking, or it might dry out.

This dish requires some preparation, such as soaking the wood chips, preparing the spice mix, and cleaning the chicken, which takes time.

It might not be suitable for some people who avoid beer because of religious reasons or personal preference.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in protein and low in carbohydrates, making it ideal for people on a low-carb diet or trying to build muscles.
Chicken is a good source of vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus, essential for healthy bone and teeth.
The spices used in this recipe, such as paprika and black pepper, contain antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure.

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