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White platter of carved Oven Beer Can Chicken next to glass of beer
Ashley Leonard

Oven Beer Can Chicken

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This Oven Beer Can Chicken is such an easy way to roast a chicken with mouthwatering results! No grill is needed for this recipe that results in the perfect combination of juicy chicken & crispy skin.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 # whole chicken giblets removed
  • 2 tbsp. butter softened
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 12 oz. beer a light lager

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Cutting Boards

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together all spices. Add a tablespoon of spice mixture to softened butter. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Rub chicken with seasoned butter under the skin.
  3. Season entire chicken with the rest of the spice mixture, including the cavity.
  4. Pour out (or drink) about a ⅓ of the beer. Stand can with remaining beer up in center of the skillet. Carefully place whole chicken on top of the beer can so it looks like it's sitting on it's legs.
  5. Place chicken in the oven and roast 70-80 minutes until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees. *
  6. Remove pan from oven and allow chicken to rest 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

* Food safety requires poultry be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees to kill any bacteria. Having the thickest part of the thigh reach 180 degrees ensures the meat is tender and the connective tissue has a chance to break down.

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