Beer Can Chicken with Spice Rub

Name: Beer Can Chicken with Spice Rub
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 whole (4-5 lb) halal chicken, giblets removed; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp paprika; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 can (12 oz) beer (or use chicken broth); 1 tbsp oil

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Beer Can Chicken is a legendary American barbecue technique that guarantees the juiciest, most flavorful roasted chicken you'll ever make. A whole halal chicken is seasoned inside and out with a robust dry rub, then perched upright on a half-full can of beer (or broth). As it roasts on the grill or in the oven, the beer steams from within, keeping the breast meat incredibly moist while the skin gets crispy and beautifully browned. The result is a stunning, golden-brown bird with tender, herb-infused meat and crackling skin. It's a fun, impressive, and foolproof method for cooking a whole chicken, perfect for summer cookouts, Sunday dinners, or any occasion where you want to serve a show-stopping main course.

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A whole golden-brown chicken roasting upright on a beer can

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time75 min

Servings4-6 servings

DifficultyMedium

Equipment

Grill or ovenBeer can chicken stand or empty canSmall bowl

Instructions

1
Preheat grill for indirect medium heat (around 375°F/190°C) or oven to the same temperature.
2
Pat chicken very dry. Mix all dry spices with brown sugar and 1 tbsp salt. Rub the chicken all over with oil, then coat generously with the spice rub, including inside the cavity.
3
Pour out half the beer (drink or discard). Using a can stand or the can itself, place the chicken upright onto the can so it goes into the cavity.
4
Place the chicken (on the can) on the grill over indirect heat or on a pan in the oven. Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1.5 hours, until internal temperature in the thigh reaches 165°F (74°C).
5
Carefully remove chicken from the grill/oven (using tongs and a thick mitt). Let rest for 15 minutes before carefully lifting it off the can and carving.

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Leckere Rezepte

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