Beer Can Roasted Chicken
Beer Can Roasted Chicken stays incredibly juicy inside with a crisp, well-seasoned skin from buttery garlic, paprika, and a gentle beer steam. The subtle malt notes pair with smoky, roasted flavors for a crowd-pleasing centerpiece. Serve it for weekend cookouts or relaxed family dinners when you want tender meat and a fragrant, golden exterior.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beer Can Roasted Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 78 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to low heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a small skillet. Stir in 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Pour out 1/2 of the beer, leaving the rest in the can. Add the remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, salt, and pepper to the beer can. Set the can on a baking sheet or disposable pan. Stand the chicken upright on the beer can, inserting the can into the chicken cavity. Baste the chicken with the melted, seasoned butter.
- 4
Place the baking sheet with the beer and chicken onto the preheated grill. Cook over low heat until the bone is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Take it off the grill, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and let it rest in a warm spot for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 507.86 kcal High 25%
- Protein 48.68 g Good Source 97%
- Carbohydrate 2.72 g 1%
- Total Fat 30.4 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 16.19 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 221.66 mg High 74%
- Sodium 422.73 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 1.57 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.63 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 93.52 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Beer Can Roasted Chicken is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beer, Butter, Garlic Salt, and Paprika. Each serving provides about 507.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beer Can Roasted Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Butter, Garlic Salt, Paprika, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beer Can Roasted Chicken?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 507.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beer Can Roasted Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Beer Can Roasted Chicken healthy?
- Beer Can Roasted Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 507.86 calories and 48.68 g of protein, or 97% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 422.73 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.19 g (81% of the Daily Value). It contains Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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