Dry-Brined Beer-Can Chicken

Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Dry-Brined Beer-Can Chicken
120 min.
8
662kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your grilling game this season, look no further than this incredibly flavorful Dry-Brined Beer-Can Chicken. Perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this dish brings together the rich, malty goodness of brown ale with a flavorful blend of herbs and spices. As the chicken slowly cooks upright on the grill, the beer infuses the meat, creating a succulent experience that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

This recipe is not just about taste; it's also about the experience. Picture your friends and family gathered around the grill, the tantalizing aroma wafting through the air as the chicken sizzles. With a preparation time of just 120 minutes, you can have this impressive main course ready for your next gathering in no time. Best of all, it's dairy-free, making it suitable for guests with dietary restrictions.

Imagine presenting a beautifully bronzed chicken at your table, its golden skin glistening with the promise of flavor. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a delightful lunch or dinner that will leave everyone raving about your culinary skills. The satisfying crunch of the skin, combined with the moist, tender meat, creates a harmonious balance that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Get ready to wow your guests with this unforgettable dish!

Ingredients

  • 24 oz brown ale canned
  •  bay leaves crumbled finely
  • lb chickens whole
  • 1.5 teaspoons marjoram dried
  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.3 cup kosher salt 
  • tablespoon brown sugar light
  • teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • teaspoons pimentón smoked sweet spanish ( paprika)
  • large oven bag 

Equipment

  • oven
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Combine first 7 ingredients.
  2. Sprinkle skin and cavities of chickens with salt mixture.
  3. Place chickens in oven bag; twist end of bag, and close with tie. Chill 24 hours.
  4. Light 1 side of grill, heating to 350 to 400 (medium-high) heat; leave other side unlit. Reserve 1/2 cup beer from each can for another use.
  5. Place each chicken upright onto a beer can, fitting into cavity. Pull legs forward to form a tripod, allowing chickens to stand upright.
  6. Place chickens upright on unlit side of grill. Grill, covered with grill lid, 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes or until golden and a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 17
  7. Let stand 10 minutes. Carefully remove chickens from cans; cut into quarters.

Nutrition Facts

Calories662kcal
Protein32%
Fat64.62%
Carbs3.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.06
Glycemic Load
1.25
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.043478058732%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.32mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.69mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg
Gallocatechin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:661.95kcal
33.1%
Fat:44.89g
69.06%
Saturated Fat:12.8g
79.98%
Carbohydrates:5.28g
1.76%
Net Carbohydrates:4.98g
1.81%
Sugar:1.5g
1.66%
Cholesterol:249.17mg
83.06%
Sodium:3748.75mg
162.99%
Alcohol:3.32g
100%
Alcohol %:1.09%
100%
Protein:50.02g
100.04%
Vitamin B3:19.13mg
95.64%
Vitamin A:2600.64IU
52.01%
Phosphorus:492.27mg
49.23%
Vitamin B6:0.98mg
48.98%
Selenium:34.27µg
48.95%
Vitamin B12:2.89µg
48.09%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.74%
Vitamin B5:3mg
29.97%
Zinc:3.76mg
25.07%
Iron:4.32mg
24.02%
Folate:81.09µg
20.27%
Potassium:608.14mg
17.38%
Magnesium:61.94mg
15.48%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.83%
Copper:0.19mg
9.57%
Vitamin C:7.05mg
8.54%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.47%
Calcium:41.62mg
4.16%
Vitamin K:3.2µg
3.05%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.35%
Fiber:0.3g
1.2%
Source:My Recipes