Juicy grilled chicken is in reach with this delicious garlic bacon ranch spin on beer-can chicken that your whole family will love.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking. Remove and discard neck and giblets from chicken cavity. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Carefully loosen skin at top of breast. Place butter and garlic evenly under skin of breast, without removing skin.
- In small bowl, mix vegetable oil and ranch dressing mix. Rub all over outside of chicken. Open beer can; with can opener, make several other openings in top. Measure out 2/3 cup beer; discard or reserve for another use. Place half-full can of beer in ungreased shallow 8x8- or 13x9-inch aluminum grill pan. Carefully place chicken cavity over can, pushing until chicken balances in pan.
- Place on grill over medium heat, making sure chicken is balanced. Cover grill; cook 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until legs move easily when twisted or lifted and thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads at least 165°F.
- With tongs and flat metal spatula, carefully remove chicken and can from pan on grill; place on clean cutting board or serving platter. Carefully remove pan and drippings; let cool, then discard. Let chicken stand 5 to 10 minutes. Twist can to remove from chicken; discard can. Serve carved chicken with remaining ingredients.
- To bake chicken, place oven rack in lowest position and heat oven to 375°F. Place prepared chicken on can in lightly sprayed 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until legs move easily when twisted or lifted and thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads at least 165°F. Let chicken stand 5 to 10 minutes. Twist can to remove from chicken; discard can. Serve carved chicken with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 180 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 0 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g
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Ife Dayoomoaki
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook chicken. It's easy to make and the chicken always turns out delicious. I especially love the garlic-ranch flavor. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
mra Gaming
[email protected]This dish was a total disaster. The chicken was dry and overcooked, and the garlic-ranch sauce was bland and flavorless. I definitely won't be making this again.
al shanto
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook chicken. It's easy to make and the chicken always turns out delicious. I especially love the garlic-ranch flavor. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
yaser abdulaziz
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic-ranch sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shazab Bawa
[email protected]This was my first time making beer can chicken and it was a success! The chicken was cooked evenly and the garlic-ranch flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Avelon Hale
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfect. I especially love the crispy skin. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it too.
Israt afrin Nuha
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the garlic-ranch sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!
Namaste Photography
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook chicken. It's easy to make and the chicken always turns out delicious. I especially love the garlic-ranch flavor.
Joey Nebbergall
[email protected]The chicken was moist and flavorful, but the garlic-ranch sauce was a bit too strong for my taste. I'll try it again with a different sauce next time.
lll ttt
[email protected]This dish was a total disappointment. The chicken was dry and bland, and the garlic-ranch sauce was flavorless. I definitely won't be making this again.
Faith Enenche
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beer can chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The garlic-ranch flavor is phenomenal, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.
Apon Apon Das Raj
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! The beer can keeps the chicken moist and juicy, and the garlic-ranch rub gives it an amazing flavor. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Reem Chelab
[email protected]I tried the Garlic Ranch Beer Can Chicken last night and it was a huge hit! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the garlic-ranch sauce was delicious. My husband and kids loved it, and I'm definitely adding it to my regular dinner rotation.
Donny Jackson
[email protected]Garlic Ranch Beer Can Chicken is absolutely divine! This chicken always turns out so moist and juicy, and the garlic-ranch flavor is perfect. My family loves it, and it's become a regular in our dinner rotation. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe