Beer-Can Chicken Recipe

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Beer-Can Chicken
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Ingredients:

  • 3 (2- to 3-lb) whole chickens
  • 4 (12-oz) cans beer, divided
  • 1 (8-oz) bottle italian dressing
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup fajita seasoning

Directions:

  1. Place each chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag.
  2. Combine 1 can beer, Italian dressing, and fajita seasoning; pour evenly over chickens. Seal bags, and chill 8 hours, turning occasionally.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
  4. Open remaining 3 cans beer. Place each chicken upright onto a beer can, fitting into cavity. Pull legs forward to form a tripod, allowing chickens to stand upright.
  5. Prepare a hot fire by piling charcoal on one side of grill, leaving other side empty. (For gas grills, only light one side.) Place food grate on grill. Place chickens upright on unlit side of grill. Grill, covered with grill lid, 1 hour and 20 minutes or until golden and a meat thermometer registers 170°. Let stand 10 minutes or until thermometer reaches 180°. Carefully remove cans, and cut chickens into quarters.
  6. Marinated Flank Steak: Omit 3 cans beer. Substitute 3 (2-pound) flank steaks for chicken, and marinate as directed. Remove steak from marinade, discarding marinade. Place steak on lit side of grill. Grill, covered with lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) about 20 minutes or to desired degree of doneness. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
  7. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Bolner's Fiesta Brand Extra Fancy Fajita Seasoning, which is available at Wal-Mart and most supermarkets.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3073.58 Kcal (12868 kJ)
Calories from fat 1894.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 210.46g 324%
Cholesterol 1294.86mg 432%
Sodium 1589.23mg 66%
Potassium 2847.8mg 61%
Total Carbs 7.52g 3%
Sugars 1.42g 6%
Protein 259.72g 519%
Vitamin C 40.8mg 68%
Iron 14.7mg 81%
Calcium 166.9mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 194.49 Kcal (814 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.32g 324%
Cholesterol 81.94mg 432%
Sodium 100.56mg 66%
Potassium 180.2mg 61%
Total Carbs 0.48g 3%
Sugars 0.09g 6%
Protein 16.43g 519%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 68%
Iron 0.9mg 81%
Calcium 10.6mg 17%

* 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

  • 79
    Points
  • 79
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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