Orange Grilled Beer-Can Chickens

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
55%
Orange Grilled Beer-Can Chickens
115 min.
4
1554kcal

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Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this mouthwatering recipe for Orange Grilled Beer-Can Chickens! Perfect for a weekend gathering or a cozy family dinner, this dish combines the juicy tenderness of grilled chicken with the zesty flavors of orange and the unique infusion of beer. The result? A succulent main course that will have your guests raving and coming back for seconds!

Not only is this recipe gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also boasts a delightful balance of flavors. The seasoned salt and garlic create a savory crust, while the oranges add a refreshing citrus twist that perfectly complements the rich, smoky notes from the grill. With a cooking time of just 115 minutes, you can easily prepare this dish while enjoying the company of your friends and family.

Imagine the aroma wafting through the air as the chickens cook to perfection, their skin crisping up beautifully. The beer can method ensures that the meat stays moist and flavorful, while the oranges caramelize on the grill, providing a delicious side that enhances the overall experience. Whether you're serving this for lunch or dinner, Orange Grilled Beer-Can Chickens are sure to impress and satisfy. So fire up that grill and get ready for a culinary adventure that will leave everyone asking for your secret!

Ingredients

  • lb roasting chickens dried whole washed
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons lawry's seasoned salt dry
  • 24 oz beer canned
  • cloves garlic 
  •  cranberry-orange relish cut into quarters cut in half and 1 half

Equipment

  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect grilling. Rub chickens with oil.
  2. Sprinkle seasoned salt over each chicken and inside cavities.
  3. Discard half of beer in each can, leaving remaining half in each can.
  4. Place 2 garlic cloves in each can.
  5. Place each chicken over top of beer can by holding chicken up and pressing can into cavity.
  6. Place 1 quarter of orange in top cavity of each chicken. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer in each chicken so tip of thermometer is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone.
  7. Balance chickens on beer cans; place on grill over indirect medium heat. Cover grill; cook about 1 hour 30 minutes or until thermometers read at least 165°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted.
  8. Place orange halves and remaining quarters, flesh side down, directly on grill; cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
  9. Remove chickens and oranges from grill; let chickens rest on beer cans 10 to 15 minutes before attempting to remove cans and carve chickens. Before serving, squeeze 2 of the orange halves over tops of chickens; serve others on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1554kcal
Protein31.04%
Fat64.8%
Carbs4.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.25
Glycemic Load
5.34
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
49.243477914644%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.65mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Hesperetin
17.85mg
Naringenin
10.03mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
1.47mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
0.38mg
Gallocatechin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1554.34kcal
77.72%
Fat:106.48g
163.81%
Saturated Fat:29.77g
186.06%
Carbohydrates:15.36g
5.12%
Net Carbohydrates:13.72g
4.99%
Sugar:6.15g
6.84%
Cholesterol:569.53mg
189.84%
Sodium:7440.78mg
323.51%
Alcohol:6.63g
100%
Alcohol %:0.91%
100%
Protein:114.77g
229.53%
Vitamin B3:43.64mg
218.2%
Vitamin A:5730.37IU
114.61%
Vitamin B6:2.27mg
113.7%
Phosphorus:1130.28mg
113.03%
Selenium:78.61µg
112.3%
Vitamin B12:6.59µg
109.84%
Vitamin B2:1.2mg
70.85%
Vitamin B5:7mg
70%
Vitamin C:51.68mg
62.64%
Zinc:8.59mg
57.28%
Iron:9.31mg
51.69%
Folate:202.13µg
50.53%
Potassium:1475.99mg
42.17%
Magnesium:143.51mg
35.88%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.81%
Copper:0.45mg
22.48%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.85%
Calcium:109.02mg
10.9%
Fiber:1.63g
6.54%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.64%
Vitamin K:2.46µg
2.34%