Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"He who distinguishes the true savor of his food can never be a glutton; he who does not cannot be otherwise."--Henry David Thoreau

Beer Can Chicken Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Beer Can Chicken is from Minga's Offspring, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:

5-6 lb Oven Roaster Whole Chicken
2 tsp Vegetable Oil or any other type of oil you like to use
2 Tbsp Cajun or Creole Seasoning
2 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
12 oz can Beer, or soda
Directions:
Directions:

Directions:
Thaw chicken, if frozen. Remove giblets from chicken. Rinse chicken inside and out with cold running water; pat dry with paper towels. Move oven racks to the lowest level; heat oven to 350 degrees. Rub oil over all sides of chicken. In a small bowl, stir together the Cajun Seasoning and Old Bay Seasoning. Rub all over chicken and sprinkle some inside the cavity. Pour out half of the beer in the can or drink it! Place the half-filled can of beer in the center of a roasting pan. Carefully ease the cavity of the chicken onto the beer can, and pulling the legs forward to balance. Fold the wings back over the back. Carefully place upright chicken into oven. Bake for 1-¾3 to 2 hours, or until chicken is nicely browned and thoroughly cooked. The internal temperature should reach about 180 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, and the legs should move freely at the joint. Using oven mitts, carefully remove chicken from oven. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes. Carefully lift chicken off can of beer and place on serving platter. Slice and serve.

Serves 4-6.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This makes the juiciest chicken ever!! You can use soda if you prefer. I always use beer.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

43W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!