HERBED BEER CAN CHICKEN

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Our July Fourth tradition is to grill chickens that stand up on a can of beer. It's a fun conversation piece. - Karen Barros, Bristol, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 can (12 ounces) beer

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in half of the minced garlic. Rub mixture over outside and inside of chicken. Tuck wings under chicken., Prepare grill for indirect heat. Completely cover all sides of an 8- or 9-in. round baking pan with foil. Place a beer-can chicken rack in pan. Remove 1/3 cup beer from can; save for another use. Using a can opener, make additional large holes in top of can. Insert rosemary and remaining garlic into can. Add beer can to rack., Place chicken vertically onto rack. Place pan on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°., Remove pan from grill; tent chicken with foil. Let stand 15 minutes. Carefully remove chicken from rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 42g protein.

Ayan Ullah
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This recipe is a must-try for any chicken lover.


Rich Mara
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Mary l Otokpa
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This is the best beer can chicken recipe I've ever tried.


Florence Namatovu
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I can't wait to try this recipe again.


Shezi Baloch
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This recipe is a keeper!


Dakany Sekanujjugo
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I've made this recipe for my friends and family and they all loved it.


Nsubuga Ivan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beer.


Jacques Elliott
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I'm not a big fan of beer, but I loved this recipe!


Gm Tanim
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


meherimabinte Fariya
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I would definitely make this recipe again.


Yasir Baloch
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The herbs in this recipe really make the dish.


Prem Prem
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I've tried this recipe with different types of beer and they've all turned out great.


Wasem Khan
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This recipe is a great way to cook chicken for a crowd.


Liam Smith
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I found that the chicken cooked more evenly if I used a roasting rack instead of placing it directly on the beer can.


Muhammed Israr
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The chicken was a little dry, but the flavor was still good.


Md Anarul Islam
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Billy King
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing.


Nooragha masomi
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The chicken was cooked to perfection and the herbs added a delicious flavor.


onimi silas
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect.


Vusumuzi Tshabalala
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This was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the juicy chicken and flavorful herbs.