Beer Can Chicken Recipe

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Beer Can Chicken
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sweet paprika
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp grn celery seeds

Directions:

  1. Pour out a 1/4 cup of beer.
  2. Add 2 bay leaves in beer can.
  3. Put 3 tbsp rub on chicken (all over, inside cavity, under skin).
  4. Poke chicken with skewer all over.
  5. Soak two wood hickory chunks in water for an hour.
  6. Poak two more holes on beer can (with can opener).
  7. Fill chimney 2/3 with charcoal (about 60 pieces).
  8. Place drip pan in middle of grill and place half of charcoal on each side. Place on chunk of wood on top of each side of charcoal. Place cover (vents open completely) on to start getting the smoke.
  9. Slide chicken over beer can.
  10. Place chicken over pan. Make sure each wing is facing the charcoal.
  11. Place lid with holes facing towards front of chicken breast.
  12. Cook 65-85 minutes. Check after an hour. Put thermometer in thigh area and it should be between 170-175 degrees.
  13. Let chicken rest 15 minutes with beer can.
  14. Carve and enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 41.32 Kcal (173 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.37g 2%
Sodium 539.04mg 22%
Potassium 271.06mg 6%
Total Carbs 8.37g 3%
Sugars 1.05g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.98g 16%
Protein 2.01g 4%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 36.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 269.38 Kcal (1128 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.91g 2%
Sodium 3513.98mg 22%
Potassium 1767mg 6%
Total Carbs 54.58g 3%
Sugars 6.83g 4%
Dietary Fiber 25.96g 16%
Protein 13.08g 4%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 6%
Iron 18.1mg 15%
Calcium 235.3mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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