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    Home » Main Course Recipes » Chicken and Poultry Recipes

    Published: Jul 9, 2010 · Modified: May 14, 2024 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

    Roasted Beer Chicken

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    I took the easy way out with my method for Roasted Beer Chicken, and the results were just as delicious, but a little less personal than the original of sticking a can in his posterior end. LOL

    A whole golden Roasted Beer Chicken on a white cutting board.

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    I've always liked the concept of beer can chicken. You know the one. The one where you insert an open can of beer in the cavity of the said chicken and then you prop the guy up in the oven, or on the grill?
     
    Yeah, that beer can chicken. 
     

    The reason I've always liked the concept of beer can chicken, but have never tried the method is that I'm afraid the poor chicken will get so tipsy, with all that beer shoved in his can, that he'll fall over and make a huge mess. 

    Well,  I've adapted this method with some very delicious results. This particular time, I made him on the grill.  I'll even show my trick for turning my backyard grill into my outdoor oven.  You'll love this idea! Grilled Beer Chicken with Herbs.

    Fresh herbs in a roasting pan for making beer chicken.
     
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    • First I cover a roasting pan with several layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil.  This keeps the pan clean from any soot build-up that roasting on the grill will cause to the pan.
    • In the bottom of my pan, I add an assortment of fresh herbs from my garden.  This time I chose rosemary, sage, and thyme.  At this point, you can place the chicken on top of the herbs in the pan and pour an entire can of beer (your choice of brand) over the chicken and in the cavity.
    • Then drizzle a liberal amount of olive oil on the outside of the chicken and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    • Head outside to preheat your grill. While your grill is coming to temperature, place two bricks, side by side, on the grill grate. 
    • When your grill is properly preheated (375-degrees if it has a thermometer), place your pan of chicken on top of the two bricks and close the grill cover.
    • The addition of the bricks will keep your grill temperature even and also elevate your food from the direct heat, making a more "oven-like" cooking method with even heat distribution around the pan, and no 'hot spots'.
    • See? I told you you'd like this idea!   It works wonders!
    • After your chicken is nice and browned, but not fully cooked through, cover the entire pan with aluminum foil and continue cooking the chicken until the internal temperature at the thickest part of the thigh meat reaches 165-degrees.
    • Remove from the grill and leave covered to rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
    A pan covered with foil on the grill with a Grilled Beer Chicken inside.
      
    Here's our little baby now.  Moist and meaty, succulent and delicious.  Can't think of a better comfort food than roast chicken. 
     
     
    A Beer Chicken with Herbs cut into pieces.
     
    Imagine how good this little sweetie will make your house smell during the fall and winter months too. 
     
    But for now, the outdoor grill is the way to go.  I hope you enjoyed this method and will give it a try at your house soon.  Enjoy and... Let's Eat!
     

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    A pan covered with foil on the grill with a Grilled Beer Chicken inside.

    Roasted Beer Chicken

    Renee Goerger
    A wonderful way to roast a flavorful chicken without the need for standing a chicken upright with a can of beer inserted in his posterior end.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course baked chicken, main course - chicken, roast chicken
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 120 kcal

    Equipment

    • roasting pan
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • aluminum foil
    • chef's knife optional if chopping fresh herbs
    • cutting board optional if chopping fresh herbs

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 5 pound whole chicken
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoons black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 16 ounces beer your favorite variety
    • assorted fresh herbs optional
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    Instructions
     

    Preheat the oven or outside grill to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)

    • Prepare a roasting pan with cooking spray. *Note - if cooking on the grill cover the pan entirely with foil and spray with cooking spray. If using fresh herbs, lay the herbs on the bottom of the pan.
    • Place the chicken inside the roasting pan, on top of the herbs. Pour the beer over the chicken and inside the cavity. Drizzle the entire chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder. Rub the seasoning into the skin.
    • Allow the chicken to sit for 30 minutes before cooking.
    • Roast the chicken for 60-70 minutes, or until an instant read meat thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh.
    • Remove the chicken from the cooking source, cover with foil, and let rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    *Note - To roast the chicken on the grill use two bricks to prop the roasting pan off the direct heat and cover the grill.
    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    May be frozen after cooking. Store in an airtight freezer container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 1750mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg

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    1. Teresa says

      July 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm

      FYI, there is a cheap little stand out there (I think we found ours at one of those kitchen stores at an outlet mall) that helps keep the chicken upright on the Beer Can. We use the recipe in the Weber Grilling cookbook. It is one of our favorite meals to make!

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    2. Maranda says

      July 11, 2010 at 7:39 pm

      Yum!!! I've never had beer chicken but I've heard it's good! Thanks for sharing this!!

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    3. Paula says

      July 10, 2010 at 6:29 pm

      My husband always does our chickens on the rotisserie but I've always wanted to try the beer can chicken. I think this post has inspired me to surprise him with this one evening. Just waiting for you to ship me some of your gorgeous fresh herbs O.K. LOL.

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