Best 2 Chicken Marinated With Beer And Spices Recipes

Chicken marinated in beer and spices is a flavorful and juicy dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of beer, spices, and herbs infuses the chicken with a rich and complex flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

You can find three mouthwatering recipes in this article:

* **Classic Beer-Marinated Chicken:** This is the classic recipe that uses a simple marinade of beer, olive oil, garlic, and herbs.
* **Spicy Beer-Marinated Chicken:** For those who like a little heat, this recipe adds chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the marinade.
* **Honey Beer-Marinated Chicken:** This recipe uses honey and brown sugar to create a sweet and savory marinade that is perfect for grilling.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.

So gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to indulge in a culinary experience that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PAT'S BEER CAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Pat's Beer Can Grilled Chicken image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 pounds chicken, washed and dried
Vegetable oil
Beer Can Chicken Rub
1 (12-ounce) can beer

Steps:

For the chicken rub: In a small bowl mix all the ingredients together and use for the grilled chicken. You can store extra rub mixture in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
For the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken and its cavity down with the vegetable oil. Season the chicken with rub mixture, remembering to season the cavity. Pour out 1/4 of the beer and sit the chicken on top of the beer can. Place the chicken in the center of the hot grill and cover. Cook the chicken for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F. Once cooked, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

BEER CAN CHICKEN

Beer Can Chicken image

This odd recipe makes some of the most moist, succulent, flavorful barbecued chicken I've ever tasted. The secret: an open can of beer is inserted into the cavity of the bird, which is cooked upright on the grill. Besides being incredibly tender, the bird makes a great conversation piece. The recipe was inspired by the Bryce Boar Blazers, a barbecue team from Texas I met at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. The proper beverage? Beer, of course.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories Beer Chicken Poultry Picnic Summer Grill/Barbecue

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 large whole chicken (4 to 5 pounds)
3 tablespoons Memphis Rub* or your favorite dry barbecue rub
1 can (12 ounces) beer
For the Memphis rub:
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons accent (MSG; optional)
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

If making the rub:
Combine all the ingredients in a jar, twist the lid on airtight, and shake to mix. Store away from heat or light for up to six months. Makes about 1/2 cup. Enough for 4 to 6 racks of ribs.
Remove and discard the fat just inside the body cavities of the chicken. Remove the package of giblets, and set aside for another use. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water, then drain and blot dry, inside and out, with paper towels. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the rub inside the body and neck cavities, the rub another 1 tablespoon all over the skin of the bird. If you wish, rub another 1/2 tablespoon of the mixture between the flesh and the skin. Cover and refrigerate the chicken while you preheat the grill.
Set up the grill for indirect grilling (see below) placing a drip pan in the center. If using a charcoal grill, preheat it to medium.
If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips in the smoker box and preheat the grill to high; then, when smoke appears, lower the heat to medium.
Pop the tab on the beer can. Using a "church key" style can opener, make 6 or 7 holes in the top of the can. Pour out the top inch of beer, then spoon the remaining dry rub through the holes into the beer. Holding the chicken upright, with the opening of the body cavity down, insert the beer can into the cavity.
When ready to cook, if using charcoal, toss half the wood chips on the coals. Oil the grill grate. Stand the chicken up in the center of the hot grate, over the drip pan. Spread out the legs to form a sort of tripod, to support the bird.
Cover the grill and cook the chicken until fall-off-the-bone tender, 2 hours. If using charcoal, add 10 to 12 fresh coals per side and the remaining wood chips after 1 hour.
Using tongs, lift the bird to a cutting board or platter, holding the metal spatula underneath the beer can for support. (Have the board or platter right next to the bird to make the move shorter. Be careful not to spill hot beer on yourself.) Let stand for 5 minutes before carving the meat off the upright carcass. (Toss the beer can out along with the carcass.)

Tips:

Use a flavorful beer for the marinade, such as a pale ale or amber ale.
Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
When grilling the chicken, cook it over indirect heat to prevent it from drying out.
Baste the chicken with the marinade while it is grilling to keep it moist.
Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, mashed potatoes, or coleslaw.

Conclusion:

This recipe for chicken marinated with beer and spices is a delicious and easy way to cook chicken. The beer and spices add a ton of flavor to the chicken, and the chicken comes out moist and tender. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a backyard barbecue.