Grilled Herb Chicken on a Can

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Grilled Herb Chicken on a Can
115 min.
6
342kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your grilling game with a unique and flavorful dish? Introducing Grilled Herb Chicken on a Can, a delightful recipe that promises to impress your family and friends at your next gathering. This gluten-free and dairy-free main course is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned grill masters alike.

Imagine succulent, juicy chicken infused with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, all while being perfectly cooked to tender perfection. The secret? Cooking the chicken upright on a can of beer, which helps to keep it moist and flavorful as it grills. The result is a beautifully roasted chicken with a crispy skin and a mouthwatering taste that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

With a total preparation and cooking time of just 115 minutes, this dish is ideal for lunch or dinner, and it serves up to six people. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking for a satisfying meal to enjoy with your loved ones, Grilled Herb Chicken on a Can is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire. So fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to savor the incredible flavors of this standout dish!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon paprika 
  • teaspoons salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • lb chicken whole
  • 12 oz beer canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer
  • spatula
  • tongs

Directions

  1. If using charcoal grill, place drip pan directly under grilling area, and arrange coals around edge of firebox.
  2. Heat coals or gas grill for indirect heat. In small bowl, mix paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper.
  3. Fold wings of chicken across back with tips touching.
  4. Sprinkle paprika mixture inside cavity and over outside of chicken; rub with fingers.
  5. Pour 1/2 cup of beer from can. Hold chicken upright, with opening of body cavity down; insert beer can into cavity. Insert barbecue meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone.
  6. Cover and grill chicken upright over drip pan or over unheated side of gas grill over medium heat 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until thermometer reads 180°F and juice is no longer pink when center of thigh is cut.
  7. Using tongs, carefully lift chicken and place in 13x9-inch pan, holding large metal spatula under beer can for support.
  8. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
  9. Remove beer can; discard.

Nutrition Facts

Calories342kcal
Protein34.33%
Fat61.85%
Carbs3.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.42
Glycemic Load
0.88
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.194782578427%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.22mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.46mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg
Gallocatechin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:341.56kcal
17.08%
Fat:22.02g
33.88%
Saturated Fat:6.28g
39.28%
Carbohydrates:3.06g
1.02%
Net Carbohydrates:2.57g
0.93%
Sugar:0.14g
0.15%
Cholesterol:108.86mg
36.29%
Sodium:880.13mg
38.27%
Alcohol:2.21g
100%
Alcohol %:1.36%
100%
Protein:27.5g
55%
Vitamin B3:10.28mg
51.42%
Selenium:21.41µg
30.58%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
28.25%
Phosphorus:226.81mg
22.68%
Vitamin A:778.75IU
15.58%
Vitamin B5:1.38mg
13.79%
Zinc:1.98mg
13.17%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.97%
Potassium:323.24mg
9.24%
Iron:1.61mg
8.93%
Magnesium:35.19mg
8.8%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.69%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.39%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.19%
Copper:0.09mg
4.3%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.93%
Folate:12.94µg
3.23%
Vitamin K:3.39µg
3.23%
Vitamin C:2.37mg
2.88%
Calcium:22.96mg
2.3%
Fiber:0.5g
1.99%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.94%