How to Cook an Oven Roasted Beer Can Chicken
Transform your dinner table with this irresistible Oven Roasted Beer Can Chicken recipe, a show-stopping yet surprisingly simple way to achieve perfectly juicy, flavorful poultry. Infused with aromatic garlic and thyme, and lightly spiced with paprika, this chicken is oven-roasted to golden perfection while perched atop a can of beer, which ensures the meat stays moist and tender. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe allows you to enjoy all the smoky, savory goodness of beer-infused roasting indoors, no grill required. Whether you're hosting a family dinner or looking to impress at your next gathering, this recipe delivers on flavor, presentation, and versatility. Pair it with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad for a mouthwatering meal that’s nothing short of unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 5-pound bird Whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 12-ounce can Beer (any type)
- 1 clove Minced garlic
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity, rinse the chicken inside and out under cold running water, and pat it dry with paper towels.
Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, ensuring an even coat. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme evenly over the skin and inside the cavity.
Open the can of beer and pour out (or drink!) about half of the liquid, leaving the can half-full. Add the minced garlic to the beer can.
Carefully lower the seasoned chicken onto the open beer can so the can fits snugly into the cavity. The chicken should sit upright, supported by its legs and the can as a stable base.
Place the chicken and beer can combination upright in a roasting pan. Ensure the chicken is stable and balanced.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 75 to 90 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken (thigh) reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carefully removing it from the beer can. Use tongs and oven mitts for safety as the can and liquid will be very hot.
Carve and serve your oven-roasted beer can chicken with your choice of side dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 7286 mg | 317% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 46.2 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 718 mg | 15% | |
*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.
