Craving a succulent and flavorful chicken dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than the delectable realm of "Chicken in Beer"! This culinary masterpiece combines the richness of chicken with the malty goodness of beer, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and unique. Whether you prefer a crispy golden-brown exterior or tender fall-off-the-bone meat, there's a "Chicken in Beer" recipe out there to suit your preferences. Let's embark on a journey to discover the secrets of this extraordinary dish, exploring various recipes and techniques to create the perfect "Chicken in Beer" that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
BEER CAN CHICKEN
This is a deliciously moist chicken recipe. It's perfect for a BBQ on a hot summer day!
Provided by Hunter's Mom 2008
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, about 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix the brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, dry mustard, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Place the half-full can of beer in the center of a plate.
- Rinse chicken under cold running water. Discard giblets and neck from chicken; drain and pat dry. Fit whole chicken over the can of beer with the legs on the bottom; keep upright. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mix into the top cavity of the chicken. The beer may foam up when the seasonings fall inside the can. Rub the remaining seasoning mix over the entire surface of the chicken.
- Place the chicken, standing on the can, directly on the preheated grill. Close the lid and barbeque the chicken until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 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 grill 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 546.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 145.4 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 47.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 478.6 mg, Sugar 18.4 g
BEER CAN CHICKEN
Q) Why did the chicken cross the road? A) Because it couldn't remember where it left its beer
Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Remove neck and giblets from chicken and discard. Rinse chicken inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Rub chicken lightly with oil then rub inside and out with salt, pepper and dry rub. Set aside.
- Open beer can and take several gulps (make them big gulps so that the can is half full). Place beer can on a solid surface. Grabbing a chicken leg in each hand, plunk the bird cavity over the beer can. Transfer the bird-on-a-can to your grill and place in the center of the grate, balancing the bird on its 2 legs and the can like a tripod.
- Cook the chicken over medium-high, indirect heat (i.e. no coals or burners on directly under the bird), with the grill cover on, for approximately 1 1/4 hours or until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F in the breast area and 180 degrees F in the thigh, or until the thigh juice runs clear when stabbed with a sharp knife. Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
BEER-BRAISED CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour, shaking off the excess. Add the olive oil to the drippings in the pot. Add the chicken in batches and cook over medium-high heat until golden on the bottom, 6 to 7 minutes, then flip and sear the other side, about 1 minute.
- Add the beer, onions, potatoes, mustard, sugar, thyme and 1 cup water to the pot and stir, making sure the chicken is fully submerged. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Discard the thyme and stir in the bacon and parsley.
BEER CAN CHICKEN
You'll be proud to serve this stand-up chicken at any family gathering. Treated with a savory rub and then roasted over a beer can for added moisture, it's so tasty you'll want to call dibs on the leftovers! -Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Gently loosen skin from the chicken. Brush chicken with oil. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon spice mixture into cavity. Rub the remaining spice mixture over and under the skin. Place lemon slices in neck cavity. Tuck wing tips behind the back., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Pour out half the beer, reserving for another use. Poke additional holes in top of the can with a can opener. Holding the chicken with legs pointed down, lower chicken over the can so it fills the body cavity., Place chicken over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat until a thermometer reads 180° 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove chicken from grill; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove chicken from can.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.
CHICKEN IN BEER
This is a great recipe if you are entertaining. It was given to me by my great friend in the UK - Mark aka MGB. It is a really rich dish and the presentation is fantastic. Everyone loves it, and is amazed that there is no stock in the sauce.
Provided by Sooz Cooks
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sauté the chicken pieces in 2 oz of butter and a little oil.
- Add the shallots and the mushrooms and continue to cook.
- When they are well browned, pour over the beer and the gin, season with salt and pepper and simmer on a gentle heat for about an hour, or until the chicken is tender.
- Shortly before serving, arrange the chicken pieces in separate a deep dish and keep hot.
- On a high heat, reduce the sauce by about half, then add the cream to thicken sauce, with the rest of the butter, whisking all the while.
- Whisk in the Guinness (it really makes a lot of difference), then pour back over the chicken and sprinkle the parsley.
- Serve with fresh pasta (I use shells, as they hold the sauce).
BARBECUE BEER CAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, smoked paprika, pepper, dried tarragon, salt, whole chicken, beer, barbecue sauce
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, add the brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, smoked paprika, pepper, tarragon, and salt and stir to combine. Use half of the spice rub to season the entire chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- Preheat the grill to 350°F (190°C).
- Remove the chicken from the fridge and season with the remaining spice rub. our out half the can of beer. Place the half-filled can in the chicken cavity and stand it upright.
- Grill the chicken over indirect heat for 30-40 minutes. Baste the chicken with barbecue sauce and cook for another 10-15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1357 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 97 grams, Sugar 23 grams
ULTIMATE BEER BUTT CHICKEN BEER CAN
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
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!
BEER CAN CHICKEN
This method of cooking a chicken may look a little undignified, but it is guaranteed to keep the meat really tender and juicy
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Light a lidded barbecue. Let the flames die down and the coals turn ashen, then mound the coal up on one side. If using a small barbecue, you will have to remove the grills and place a sturdy roasting tin on the floor of the barbecue, next to the coals - this will give you space to close the lid once the chicken is in. If you have a large barbecue, the chicken can sit directly on the grills (or on a tray on the grills, so that it doesn't topple over.)
- To make the rub, mix all the ingredients together with a good grinding of black pepper. Drizzle the chicken with the oil, sprinkle over the rub and massage it into the skin, making sure you get into all the nooks and crannies, even inside the cavity.
- Use a can opener to take off the top of the can of beer. Pour out half the beer (tip into a glass to drink!) and leave the rest in the can, as it will keep the chicken moist while it cooks. Pop the chicken onto the can, legs down, so that it looks like it is sitting upright with the can in its cavity. Stand the chicken and can upright on the barbecue, either in the roasting tin or directly on the grill, on the side with no coals. Close the lid and cook for 1 hr 20 mins until the chicken is browned, the meat tender and the juices run clear. If the juices aren't clear, cook for a further 10 mins, then check again. (To cook in the oven, heat to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Sit the chicken on a baking tray, place in the bottom of the oven, and follow the same cooking time.)
- Remove the chicken from the barbecue, cover lightly with foil and leave to rest for 20 mins before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the Right Beer: For best flavor, select a beer that complements the chicken's taste. Light beers like pilsners or wheat beers work well for milder dishes, while darker beers like stouts or porters add a richer flavor to bold dishes.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When searing the chicken, avoid overcrowding the pan, as this will prevent it from browning properly. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
- Use a Dutch Oven or Braising Pan: These heavy-bottomed pots help distribute heat evenly and prevent the chicken from sticking. They're also great for creating a flavorful sauce.
- Simmer, Don't Boil: When cooking the chicken in the beer, bring it to a simmer, but don't let it boil. Boiling can toughen the chicken and drive off the alcohol from the beer.
- Add Aromatics and Spices: Enhance the flavor of the dish by adding aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices. Common additions include onions, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Don't Forget the Finishing Touches: Once the chicken is cooked, consider adding a final touch of flavor, such as a squeeze of lemon juice, a dollop of sour cream, or a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Conclusion:
Chicken and beer is a classic combination that can be enjoyed in various delicious dishes. From simple skillet meals to hearty stews and braises, the options are endless. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal, there's a chicken and beer recipe to suit your taste and budget. So next time you're wondering what to cook, grab a bottle of your favorite brew and get creative in the kitchen!
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