Spice Rubbed Beer Can Chicken Recipe

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Spice Rubbed Beer Can Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Heat a gas or charcoal grill with a lid big enough to accommodate the bird. Put a drip pan below the grates.
  2. Mix the ingredients for the Spice Rub until they are well blended. (This will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 week.) Rub it all over the chicken, inside and out.
  3. Open the beer and take a big swig or just pour out a couple of ounces. Sit the chicken on the beer can so the legs are at the bottom and the wings are at the top. Stand the beer can on the grates over the drip pan. Put the cover on and cook over indirect heat until the juices run clear, about 1 hour. (If using charcoal, push the coals to 1 side so the chicken is not over direct heat.)
  4. **(BTW, I wanted to mention that when I make a 3.5lb bird, it usually takes about 1 hour & 15-30 minutes and the larger birds closer to or over 4lbs, about 1 hour & 30-45 minutes. But, everyone's grills and heat levels are different, so just check it after an hour to see if it's ready and if not, then let it cook more as needed. -Althea753).
  5. Note: This chicken can also be cooked in a 350 degrees F oven. Just stand the beer can in a shallow roasting pan and cook about 1 hour or until juices run clear.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 442.77 Kcal (1854 kJ)
Calories from fat 313.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.86g 54%
Cholesterol 297.04mg 99%
Sodium 494.25mg 21%
Potassium 456.24mg 10%
Total Carbs 10.57g 4%
Sugars 0.83g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.23g 9%
Protein 22.21g 44%
Vitamin C 28.9mg 48%
Vitamin A 3.4mg 115%
Iron 9mg 50%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 251.38 Kcal (1052 kJ)
Calories from fat 178.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.79g 54%
Cholesterol 168.64mg 99%
Sodium 280.61mg 21%
Potassium 259.03mg 10%
Total Carbs 6g 4%
Sugars 0.47g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.27g 9%
Protein 12.61g 44%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 48%
Vitamin A 2mg 115%
Iron 5.1mg 50%
Calcium 29mg 5%

* 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

  • 11.3
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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