Best 5 Bud Light Chicken Recipes

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Cooking with beer can bring out the best flavors of your favorite dishes. "Bud Light Chicken" is a popular recipe that utilizes the unique taste of Bud Light beer as a marinade and cooking liquid. The result is a moist and flavorful chicken dish that is perfect for any occasion. With tender chicken, a slightly sweet glaze, and a hint of beer flavor, this recipe promises to deliver a taste sensation that will impress your taste buds. Let's dive into the world of "Bud Light Chicken" and explore its delicious secrets.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED BEER CAN CHICKEN



Baked Beer Can Chicken image

This chicken always turns out juicy and tender with robust flavor. Are you tired of the same old boring chicken? Try this one! It is so easy to prepare and cook. There are other versions that can be cooked on the grill but we prefer ours in the oven. It's a dinner our whole family loves.

Provided by staycd

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup garlic powder
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 (12 fluid ounce) can light-flavored beer (such as Bud Light®)
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
4 green onions, sliced
4 green onions, cut in half crosswise
1 (12 fluid ounce) can light-flavored beer (such as Bud Light®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix the garlic powder, seasoned salt, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl; set aside. Pour 1/3 of one can of beer into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place the open beer can in the center of the baking dish.
  • Rinse chicken under cold running water. Discard giblets and neck from chicken; drain and pat dry. Fit whole chicken over the open beer can with the legs on the bottom. With the breast of the chicken facing you, use a paring knife to cut a small slit on each side and press the tip of each wing into the slit to encourage even cooking.
  • Rub the prepared seasoning mixture to taste over the entire chicken. Pat the sliced green onions around the whole chicken evenly. Some will fall into the beer, that's fine. Press the halved green onions into the top cavity of the chicken. Open the remaining beer and pour 1/2 of it into the pan under then chicken. Reserve the remaining beer.
  • Bake the chicken in the preheated oven. After 45 minutes, pour remaining beer into the pan under the chicken. Continue baking until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 additional minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the oven and discard the beer can. Cover the chicken with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 145.4 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 49.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 3276.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

BEER LIME GRILLED CHICKEN



Beer Lime Grilled Chicken image

Grilled chicken with a combination of beer, lime juice and spices. It's just amazing!

Provided by Lauren

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 54m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lime, juiced
1 (12 fluid ounce) can light colored beer
1 teaspoon honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the lime juice, beer, honey, garlic, cilantro, and salt and pepper until the honey dissolves. Pour the mixture over the chicken, cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade. Grill chicken until tender and juices run clear, about 7 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 63.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

ULTIMATE BEER BUTT CHICKEN BEER CAN



Ultimate Beer Butt Chicken Beer Can image

Make and share this Ultimate Beer Butt Chicken Beer Can recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZRoxy63

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon dried bay leaf, crushed
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed tight
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
4 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons ketchup
3 teaspoons Frank's red hot sauce
4 tablespoons Bud Light beer
4 tablespoons white vinegar
1 (12 ounce) can Bud Light beer
1 (3 1/2-4 lb) whole chickens

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken well inside an out.
  • Pat bird completely dry with paper towels.
  • To make the rub: mix 4 tbsp paprika, 2 tsp salt, 2 tbsp black pepper, 2 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a small bowl and set it aside.
  • To make glaze: mix together 1/4 cup brown sugar, 4 tbsp ketchup, 3 tsp frank's red hot sauce, 4 tbsp white vinegar, 4 tbsp beer (save remainder in can and set it aside), and 2 tbsp of the spice rub you just made in a separate bowl; set aside.
  • Pour beer can out (or drink it down) until it is just a bit over half way full and then add crushed bay leaves and 1 tsp of rub to the half full can.
  • Loosen the skin on the breasts, legs and thighs of your chicken.
  • Massage the rub into the meat under the skin and then all over the outside of the bird's skin as well as inside the cavity.
  • Place beer can in the "butt" of the bird making the bird stand upright.
  • Preheat grill with all burners on high until grill is heated and ready to cook.
  • You must cook indirectly; so if you have 2 burners on your grill, turn one off (for 3 burners turn 1 off, for 4 burners turn 2 off, etc.).
  • Place the standing bird on the cooler or "off" burner side of the grill with the breasts facing the hot or "on side of it (you grill should remain at about 375 degrees during the entire cooking process).
  • Close lid and cook for 30 minutes, then rotate bird so that the opposite side (the back) is not facing the heated side of the grill and then continue cooking with the lid closed for 30 more minutes.
  • Rotate bird back to original position with breasts facing the heat and glaze the entire bird thoroughly with the pre-made glaze; continue cooking 30 more minutes until cooked, brown and slightly crisped.
  • Transfer chicken carefully off of beer can and onto cutting board.
  • Let rest 5-10 minutes and then carve and enjoy!

BUD LIGHT CHICKEN



Bud Light Chicken image

Spicy and very moist grilled chicken, it's absolutely yummy and spicy. I am a big fan of spices, growing up in the south and my grandmama always using the little red and green peppers in just about everything; I learned to really enjoy their flavor.

Provided by Gulf Coast Girl

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 whole chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 roasting chicken
1 cup margarine
2 tablespoons Tony Chachere's Seasoning (I use it with just about everything)
1 tablespoon cayenne
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon sea salt
1 (12 ounce) can Bud Light beer

Steps:

  • Light your grill, I use gas and I put it on a low setting.
  • Crack open a Bud Lite and drink about half of it.
  • In a sauce pan, melt butter.
  • Once the butter has been melted add the Tony's, cayenne, and paprika. Allow to simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add black pepper and sea salt and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Spoon about a quarter to half of the ingredients into the can of the remaining Bud Lite. If you do it too fast it will fizz all over the place and turns into a big mess. Do it slowly.
  • Sit the chicken on top of the can, you are going to want to use a small round metal pan underneath the chicken. It makes for less mess later when you are cleaning your grill.
  • Take the remaining portion of the sauce with the chicken out to the grill. Place your sauce to the side and place the chicken on the grill.
  • Using a BBQ brush, brush the mixture all over the chicken. Just like doing a BBQ, you will brush on more and more every 15-30 minutes.
  • **** Now, depending on your grill, it may take only about two hours to fully cook or it could take three hours. I have made this on a few different grills and this is about the range of time I've experienced. Don't rely on time, when it's done it's done and boy is it good!*****.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2413.8, Fat 230.1, SaturatedFat 51.4, Cholesterol 213.9, Sodium 5832.7, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 55.4

BIG BUD'S BEER CAN CHICKEN



Big Bud's Beer Can Chicken image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (2 to 3-pound) whole chicken
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 (12-ounce) can beer
1/2 pound bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Wash chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Mix dry ingredients in small bowl. Rub 1/2 of the ingredients on inside cavity of chicken. Gently peel skin away from chicken and rub mixture into meat of chicken. Open beer can pour out about 1/2 cup. Drop the garlic cloves into the beer can. Place chicken, open end down, over the beer can to insert the beer into the cavity. Place chicken, standing up, in large saute pan. Place 1/3 of the bacon in the top cavity of the chicken and drape the remaining 2/3 of the bacon down the outside of the chicken. Pierce the bacon to the chicken with toothpicks.
  • Place chicken in the oven for 10 minutes and then lower temperature to 325 degrees F and cook for another 1 hour, or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For this recipe, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work best. If you use bone-in chicken, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Use a large skillet: You'll need a large skillet that can accommodate all of the chicken in a single layer. If you don't have a large enough skillet, cook the chicken in batches.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you overcrowd the skillet, the chicken will not cook evenly. Make sure there is enough space between each piece of chicken so that it can cook evenly.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: Medium heat is ideal for cooking chicken. If you cook the chicken over high heat, it will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked.
  • Use a meat thermometer: The best way to ensure that the chicken is cooked through is to use a meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in juicier, more flavorful meat.

Conclusion:

Bud Light Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy chicken recipe, give Bud Light Chicken a try.

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