Best 8 Fall Off The Bone Beer Can Chicken Recipes

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Fall off the bone beer can chicken is a staple of backyard barbecues and celebrations, offering a tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken that melts in your mouth with every bite. The key to achieving this mouth watering dish is in the unique cooking method where a can of beer is placed inside the cavity of the chicken, infusing it with moisture and flavor. The beer helps to conduct heat evenly throughout the chicken, resulting in a succulent and fall-off-the-bone texture. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and tips for creating a beer can chicken that will be the highlight of your next gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FALL-OFF-THE-BONE CHICKEN



Fall-Off-the-Bone Chicken image

A dry brine combined with low and slow roasting, produces some seriously succulent and juicy meat. A quick flash under the broiler at the end turns the skin crisp and golden.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), patted completely dry
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, paprika, garlic powder, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Toss the chicken in the spice mixture until coated. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a flameproof 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Bake until the chicken is super moist and falling off the bone, about 2 hours. Remove the baking dish from the oven and remove the foil. Use a spoon or ladle to remove as much liquid from the dish as possible and reserve. Turn the oven to broil.
  • Broil the chicken until the skin is golden brown and slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the chicken with the chives and serve with the reserved pan juices.

FALL-OFF-THE-BONE BEER CAN CHICKEN



Fall-Off-The-Bone Beer Can Chicken image

This is a very delicious moist crispy fall-off-the-bone chicken you could ever prepare.

Provided by Jamie Payne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons garlic powder
½ (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, giblets discarded, or more to taste
½ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, smashed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons onion powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spoon garlic powder into beer in the can. Prop the chicken, butt-side down, onto the beer can so the can goes into the cavity. Place the chicken, with the can as a stand, into a large oven-proof skillet.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; add garlic and cook until butter starts bubbling, about 2 minutes. Remove garlic and discard.
  • Inject chicken with the garlic-infused butter using a baster or injector until all areas are injected.
  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Coat chicken with brown sugar mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 167.1 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 477.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

FALL OFF THE BONE BAR-B-Q CHICKEN



Fall off the Bone Bar-B-Q Chicken image

This was one of my favorite meals growing up. We serve the remaining sauce over mashed potatoes. You can use bone-less chicken but it's not nearly as good.

Provided by Bekah Balmer

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 3h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup catsup
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion salt
pepper
8 -10 chicken drumsticks or 8 -10 chicken thighs
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients (except chicken and 1/4 cup water) and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Pour 1/4 cup water in bottom of a shallow pan. Lay chicken tightly in the pan.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Bake at 275 degrees for 2 1/2 to 3 hours uncovered. Turn chicken halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.7, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 148.8, Sodium 1771.8, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 23.1, Protein 29.4

FALL-OFF-THE-BONE BEER CAN CHICKEN



Fall-Off-The-Bone Beer Can Chicken image

This is a very delicious moist crispy fall-off-the-bone chicken you could ever prepare.

Provided by Jamie Payne

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons garlic powder
½ (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, giblets discarded, or more to taste
½ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, smashed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons onion powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spoon garlic powder into beer in the can. Prop the chicken, butt-side down, onto the beer can so the can goes into the cavity. Place the chicken, with the can as a stand, into a large oven-proof skillet.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; add garlic and cook until butter starts bubbling, about 2 minutes. Remove garlic and discard.
  • Inject chicken with the garlic-infused butter using a baster or injector until all areas are injected.
  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Coat chicken with brown sugar mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 167.1 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 477.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

FALL-OFF-THE-BONE BEER CAN CHICKEN



Fall-Off-The-Bone Beer Can Chicken image

This is a very delicious moist crispy fall-off-the-bone chicken you could ever prepare.

Provided by Jamie Payne

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons garlic powder
½ (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, giblets discarded, or more to taste
½ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, smashed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons onion powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spoon garlic powder into beer in the can. Prop the chicken, butt-side down, onto the beer can so the can goes into the cavity. Place the chicken, with the can as a stand, into a large oven-proof skillet.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; add garlic and cook until butter starts bubbling, about 2 minutes. Remove garlic and discard.
  • Inject chicken with the garlic-infused butter using a baster or injector until all areas are injected.
  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Coat chicken with brown sugar mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 167.1 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 477.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

FALL-OFF-THE-BONE BEER CAN CHICKEN



Fall-Off-The-Bone Beer Can Chicken image

This is a very delicious moist crispy fall-off-the-bone chicken you could ever prepare.

Provided by Jamie Payne

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons garlic powder
½ (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, giblets discarded, or more to taste
½ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, smashed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons onion powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spoon garlic powder into beer in the can. Prop the chicken, butt-side down, onto the beer can so the can goes into the cavity. Place the chicken, with the can as a stand, into a large oven-proof skillet.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; add garlic and cook until butter starts bubbling, about 2 minutes. Remove garlic and discard.
  • Inject chicken with the garlic-infused butter using a baster or injector until all areas are injected.
  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Coat chicken with brown sugar mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 167.1 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 477.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

FALL-OFF-THE-BONE BEER CAN CHICKEN



Fall-Off-The-Bone Beer Can Chicken image

This is a very delicious moist crispy fall-off-the-bone chicken you could ever prepare.

Provided by Jamie Payne

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons garlic powder
½ (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, giblets discarded, or more to taste
½ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, smashed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons onion powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spoon garlic powder into beer in the can. Prop the chicken, butt-side down, onto the beer can so the can goes into the cavity. Place the chicken, with the can as a stand, into a large oven-proof skillet.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; add garlic and cook until butter starts bubbling, about 2 minutes. Remove garlic and discard.
  • Inject chicken with the garlic-infused butter using a baster or injector until all areas are injected.
  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Coat chicken with brown sugar mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 167.1 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 477.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

BEER CAN CHICKEN



Beer Can Chicken image

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

Provided by amcarroll

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter
8 ounces beer (I use Coors Light)
1 tablespoon hot sauce (I use Cholula)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 chicken, stand
1 whole chicken
6 ounces beer (I use Coors Light)
2 bay leaves
1 pinch thyme
1 pinch rosemary
1 pinch red pepper flakes
olive oil
paprika
chili powder
salt or pepper
hickory chips

Steps:

  • Clean chicken and pat dry and set aside.
  • In a pot heat all the ingredients for the injection until smooth. Once the injection has cooled some inject into the chicken. (Do not let the injection get cold).
  • Beer Can: Add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, red pepper flake and put in your chicken stand. Place the chicken over the can.
  • Coat the outside of the chicken in olive oil (lightly). Sprinkle paprika, chili powder and salt and pepper on the skin and rub it inches.
  • Place the chicken in the smoker at 225 degrees for 2 hours. The skin should turn a smoky pink color.
  • Remove from smoker and put on grill at low but direct heat for about and hour or it reaches 175 degrees. Pull off and wrap in aluminum foil and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting into it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814, Fat 62, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 259.9, Sodium 875.8, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 52.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: A 3-4 pound whole chicken works best for this recipe.
  • Use a flavorful beer: The type of beer you use will impact the flavor of the chicken, so choose one that you enjoy drinking.
  • Season the chicken well: Don't be afraid to be generous with the spices. A good rub will help to create a flavorful crust on the chicken.
  • Let the chicken rest before carving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chicken.

Conclusion:

Fall-off-the-bone beer can chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and moist chicken that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook chicken, give this recipe a try!

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