Baked Beer Can Chicken

Name: Baked Beer Can Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Dried Oregano; 0.25 cup Garlic Powder; 4 bunch Green Onion; 12 fl oz Light Beer; 2 tbsp Onion Powder; 1 tbsp Salt; 2 tbsp Seasoned Salt; 3 lb Whole Chicken

Dinner 🍽️ American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Sugar-Free Clean Eating

Baked Beer Can Chicken turns out exceptionally juicy with crackling, well-seasoned skin and a gentle malty aroma from light beer. A bold rub of garlic, onion, oregano, and pepper infuses the meat, while green onions add a fresh, savory lift. Ideal for a weekend dinner or casual gathering, it carves beautifully after a short rest.

Prep25 mins
Cook1 hr 15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Gather all ingredients.
2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3

Combine garlic powder, seasoned salt, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
4

Pour one-third of the first beer can into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5

Place the open beer can in the center of the baking dish.
6

Rinse the chicken under cold running water.
7

Discard the giblets and neck from the chicken; drain and pat dry.
8

Fit the whole chicken over the open beer can with the legs on the bottom.
9

Cut a small slit on each side of the chicken breasts using a paring knife.
10

Press the tip of each wing into the slit to promote even cooking.
11

Rub the reserved garlic seasoning mixture over the chicken.
12

Pat green onion slices evenly onto the chicken.
13

Press the green onion halves into the top of the chicken cavity.
14

Pour one-half of the second beer can into the pan.
15

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
16

Pour the remaining beer into the pan under the chicken; bake until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 additional minutes.
17

An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
18

Discard the beer can.
19

Cover the chicken with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil.
20

Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.