Chili-Head Chicken Recipe

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Chili-Head Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Place 3/4 cup beer in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, uncovered, for 1-1/2 minutes or until very hot. Remove stems and seeds from chilies; add chilies to the beer. Let stand for 20 minutes or until softened. Drain, reserving 4 tablespoons seasoned beer. Set chilies aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, pepper and cayenne; set aside 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mix.
  3. In a blender, combine the oil, 2 tablespoons seasoned beer jalapeno pepper, reserved chilies, and remaining seasoning mix; cover and process until a smooth thick paste forms, adding additional seasoned beer if necessary.
  4. Loosen skin from around the chicken breast, thighs and legs. Rub the chili paste under the skin. Tuck wing tips behind the back. Rub any remaining paste into the body and neck cavities. Sprinkle chicken with reserved seasoning mix.
  5. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Poke additional holes in top of the empty can with a can opener. Pour the remaining 3/4 cup beer into the can. Holding the chicken with legs pointed down, lower chicken over the can so it fills the body cavity.
  6. Place chicken over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Remove chicken from grill; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove chicken from can. Yield: 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 425.28 Kcal (1781 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.81g 21%
Cholesterol 792.11mg 264%
Sodium 941.19mg 39%
Potassium 732.48mg 16%
Total Carbs 10.51g 4%
Sugars 0.23g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 2%
Protein 54.74g 109%
Vitamin C 51.4mg 86%
Vitamin A 9.1mg 303%
Iron 18.6mg 103%
Calcium 39.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.2 Kcal (482 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.74g 21%
Cholesterol 214.57mg 264%
Sodium 254.96mg 39%
Potassium 198.42mg 16%
Total Carbs 2.85g 4%
Sugars 0.06g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 2%
Protein 14.83g 109%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 86%
Vitamin A 2.5mg 303%
Iron 5mg 103%
Calcium 10.7mg 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

  • 9.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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