Borracho Chicken Drunken Beer Can Chicken
Transform your grilling game with Borracho Chicken, also known as Drunken Beer Can Chicken—a juicy, flavor-packed masterpiece destined to impress. This recipe features a whole chicken seasoned with a bold spice rub of paprika, chili powder, garlic, oregano, and a touch of brown sugar for a hint of sweetness. The real magic lies in the half-full beer can inserted into the cavity, allowing steam and subtle hops to infuse the bird with moisture and rich, aromatic flavor as it roasts to perfection. Grilled or oven-roasted using indirect heat, the chicken is irresistibly tender with a golden crispy skin. Finished with a squeeze of lime and paired with savory sides like roasted potatoes or grilled veggies, this recipe is the ultimate spotlight for weekend cookouts and backyard gatherings. Perfectly easy yet undeniably impressive, this beer can chicken recipe deserves a spot in your summer grilling rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pieces (about 4-5 lbs) Whole chicken
- 1 can (half-full for cooking) Beer (12 oz can)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 pieces, halved Lime
- 1 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons Onion powder
Instructions
Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C). If using a charcoal grill, arrange the coals to create indirect heat.
Clean the chicken by removing any giblets and excess fat. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, and onion powder to create a spice rub.
Rub the chicken all over with the spice mix, ensuring to coat it thoroughly, including the cavity of the chicken.
Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the chicken, then stuff the cavity with the squeezed lime halves for added flavor.
Open the can of beer and pour out (or drink) about half. Use a knife to puncture a few additional holes at the top of the can to allow the steam to escape.
Place the beer can on a stable surface, then lower the chicken onto the can so that it sits upright with the can inserted into the cavity. Use the chicken legs to stabilize the setup like a tripod.
Carefully place the chicken and beer can upright on the grill or in a roasting pan in the oven over indirect heat.
Cook the chicken for approximately 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F (74°C). Rotate the chicken halfway through cooking if necessary to ensure even browning.
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the grill or oven. Let it rest for 10 minutes before attempting to remove the beer can.
Carve the chicken and serve with your favorite sides, like grilled vegetables or roasted potatoes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.4 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 449 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 1404 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 138.8 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1228 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
