Lime and Beer Can Roasted Chicken
Lime and Beer Can Roasted Chicken delivers juicy, tender meat under crispy, well-seasoned skin with a bright citrus lift from fresh lime. Hints of garlic, rosemary, and a subtle malty note from the beer round out the flavor. Serve for a casual weekend dinner or a laid-back gathering when you want a centerpiece that feels both fun and comforting.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lime and Beer Can Roasted Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the chicken inside and out, then pat the skin dry with paper towels.
- 2
Squeeze the juice from the lime halves over the outside of the chicken and put the squeezed halves into the cavity. Sprinkle the cavity with the minced garlic. In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, and rosemary, then season the outside of the chicken with this mixture.
- 3
Set the chicken upright in a roasting pan with the beer can inserted into the cavity far enough to keep the chicken from tipping over. Place the onion into the neck cavity to prevent steam from escaping. Pour water into the bottom of the pan.
- 4
Roast the chicken upright in the preheated oven until it is sizzling and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Baste occasionally with the pan drippings. Let the chicken cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 438.54 kcal High 22%
- Protein 76.3 g Good Source 153%
- Carbohydrate 10.11 g 4%
- Total Fat 8.56 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 254.36 mg High 85%
- Sodium 690.58 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 2.14 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.38 g --
- Added Sugars 1.96 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 45.14 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 71.13 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.2 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 10.11 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lime and Beer Can Roasted Chicken is made with 9 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beer, Black Pepper, Dried Rosemary, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 438.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lime and Beer Can Roasted Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Black Pepper, Dried Rosemary, Garlic, Lime. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lime and Beer Can Roasted Chicken?
- About 2 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 438.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lime and Beer Can Roasted Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lime and Beer Can Roasted Chicken healthy?
- Lime and Beer Can Roasted Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 438.54 calories and 76.3 g of protein, or 153% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 690.58 mg (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and 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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