Wine Steamed “beer Can” Chicken

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Wine-Steamed Beer Can Chicken with Garlic and Thyme

by The Chefin Poultry

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 hour 15 min

Ready In

1 hour 40 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	1 whole broiler-fryer chickens
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	1 garlic clove , minced
	1 tablespoon minced thyme leaves
	1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
	1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
	3/4 cup dry white wine ( such as Chardonnay or sauvignon blanc )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

331

Sugar

Fat

24g

Wine-steamed beer can chicken is a fun and innovative way to cook a whole chicken that is perfect for summer barbecues or dinner parties. The beer can acts as a support for the chicken, keeping it upright while cooking and allowing the wine-infused steam to cook the chicken from the inside out, resulting in tender, juicy meat and crispy skin. The garlic and thyme add a delicious flavor, while the dry white wine gives the chicken a tangy, slightly acidic taste. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and become a new summertime favorite.

Instructions

1.	Preheat a gas grill to high (400°F to 450°F).
2.	Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Remove excess fat. Rinse chicken inside and out with cold water; pat dry. Rub outside of chicken with oil. Rub minced garlic, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper inside cavity and all over outside of chicken.
3.	Open beer can; drink half. Place beer can on work surface. Holding chicken upright with cavity facing down, lower chicken onto can so it fits securely.
4.	Pour wine into a small saucepan; bring to a boil on grill.
5.	Carefully place chicken, still attached to can, upright on grill (keeping the can upright). Cover grill; grill chicken until cooked through and a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of thigh registers 165°F, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove chicken and can from grill; let stand 10 minutes. Carefully lift chicken off can; discard can. Carve chicken into pieces, and serve with sauce.

PROS

This recipe is a fun and flavorful way to cook a whole chicken that results in moist, tender meat with crispy skin.

The wine-infused steam keeps the chicken moist and adds a delicious flavor.

This recipe is perfect for a summer barbecue or dinner party.

CONS

This recipe can be difficult for beginners, as it requires balancing the chicken on the beer can while cooking and removing it after.

It also requires a propane grill, which some people may not have access to.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein, which helps build and maintain muscle.
It is also low in fat and calories compared to other meats.
Garlic has been linked to reducing inflammation and boosting the immune system, while thyme has been shown to have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.