Best 12 Roasted Chicken With Beer Baste Recipes

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Roasted chicken with beer baste is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the roasted chicken and the beer baste creates a juicy, flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are cooking for a family dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that your family and friends will love.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH BEER



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Make and share this Roasted Chicken With Beer recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2-4 lbs roasting chickens
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 medium onions, peeled, quartered through the root
1 large carrot, peeled, halved crosswise, and quartered lengthwise (about 4 ounces)
2 medium parsnips, peeled, halved crosswise, and quartered lengthwise (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves
4 whole cloves (the spice, not garlic)
1 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 cups light stock (chicken, turkey, or vegetable)
1 1/2 cups flavorful beer or 1 1/2 cups ale
1 cup apple cider, preferably unfiltered

Steps:

  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven; reheat to 400°.
  • Trim excess fat from the chicken and season it inside and out with 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Scatter the onions, carrot, parsnips, sage, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a 6-quart ovenproof pot (such as an enameled cast iron pot); sprinkle over this the rest of the salt, and set the chicken on top of the vegetables.
  • Put the pot on the stove, pour in the stock, beer, and apple cider, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Cook, uncovered, for about 15 minutes on top of the stove.
  • Put the pot in the oven, and roast the chicken for about 30 minutes, basting with the pan juices two or three times.
  • Cover the chicken with a sheet of foil to prevent overbrowning, and roast another 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil, and roast another 20-30 minutes, basting frequently, until the chicken and vegetables are cooked through and tender.
  • Remove the chicken to a warm platter, and surround with the vegetables.
  • Bring the pan juices to a boil on top of the stove, and cook until reduced by half.
  • Carve the chicken at the table, and spoon some of the pan juices on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.2, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 124.8, Sodium 912.5, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 30.2

ROASTED CHICKEN, WITH BEER BASTE!



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This is a recipe I came up with while flatting with a bunch of boys. There was always beer in the house and I had to find something to do with it all. Hope you enjoy it! Sorry the measurements are vauge, I tend to just throw things in randomly.

Provided by Lxie7068

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 Whole Chicken. Servings will depend on size of Chi, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

chicken, and baste-
1 whole chicken, Uncooked
250 ml beer (Any brand, but an Ale is best)
500 ml chicken stock
3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves (or more if you love it like me!)
2 -3 sprigs rosemary, Sage and Thyme, Fresh is best
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
4 -8 slices bread (Any is fine, once I even used stale cheese rolls!)
50 g butter
1 onion
2 -3 sprigs rosemary, Sage and Thyme (Fresh again, but not as big a deal with the stuffing)
1 teaspoon salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Defrost and remove giblets from Chicken (if they're still inside). Take a sharp knife and punch holes into the flesh across the Chicken, both sides breast, wings and thighs to allow the basting to penetrate the Chicken.( At this point I tend to stuff small slivers of garlic into some of the holes to make sure the garlic flavour bakes right into the chicken.).
  • To prepare the baste, first add the beer and allow the foam to settle. Add the Chicken stock, followed by oil or butter and finally adding the Garlic and herbs. You can finely chop the garlic if you like, but its more than acceptable just to smash it with the side of your knife and pop it into the baste, the flavour will be the same. Set aside.
  • Cut or blend the bread slices into small chunks, remove crusts if you perfer. Dice onion and add with chopped herbs. melt butter completely and add to mixture. Taste and season to your liking with salt and pepper. (If you use salted butter, it wont need as much salt.) Squish together using your hands to mix the butter into the bread. It should stick together relatively well, not being too wet but not too dry or crumbly. Stuff into the chicken until it is slightly sticking out of the Chicken.
  • Now that the Chicken is stuffed place in a Roasting dish and pour a small amount of the basting over the raw chicken. Start with the underside, and then flip it over so the breast is on top so that it will recieve the most baste.
  • Cook as per instructions on the Chicken packet, adding more baste as the chicken cooks, or every 10 minutes until you have run out of baste mixture.
  • Remove from oven. Place the chicken on a serving plate and cover. The remaining baste can be used to make a gravy by adding cornflour, or you can simply make a jus by boiling the baste down and sieveing the chunky ingredients out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1054, Fat 75.5, SaturatedFat 23.5, Cholesterol 274.3, Sodium 654.2, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 63.1

VERMONT BAKER'S ROAST CHICKEN WITH BEER GRAVY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 14h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon powdered lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large (5- to 6-pound) roasting chicken
1 can Vermont IPA or your favorite IPA beer
2 cloves garlic
Beer Gravy, recipe follows
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup Vermont IPA beer
1/2 cup roast chicken drippings from the pan
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon creamy horseradish sauce
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the baking powder, paprika, lemon zest, sugar, 2 tablespoons salt and some pepper. Set aside.
  • Remove the giblets from inside the chicken. Rinse the chicken with cool water, inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels, inside and out.
  • Sprinkle the chicken evenly with the salt mixture. Place chicken in the refrigerator, uncovered, for 12 to 24 hours to dry brine.
  • Place an oven rack in the lower third of the oven; remove the other racks. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pour about half of the beer into a glass--and drink it. Place the half-empty can on a baking sheet or roasting pan and drop the garlic cloves into the can. Place the chicken on the can so it's "standing." (If you're cooking for a crowd, this is a good way of roasting more than one chicken at a time.)
  • Bake until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 to 170 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, 75 to 90 minutes.
  • Allow to rest, covered in foil, while you make the Beer Gravy. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pan drippings for the gravy.
  • Carve the chicken and serve with Beer Gravy.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour to make a roux: cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is slightly brown. Whisk in the brown sugar to combine. Add the chicken stock, beer and drippings and whisk to combine.
  • Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire and horseradish and whisk to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking, until the gravy thickens, about 3 minutes.

BEER CAN ROASTED HERB CHICKEN



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons Irvine Spices Roasted Garlic Pepper Seasoning
3 teaspoons kosher salt
4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
4 (1 1/2-pound) frying chickens
4 cans beer, your choice, exterior of can rinsed

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic pepper seasoning, salt, rosemary, thyme and parsley. Rub inside cavity of chicken with mixture and heat grill. Open each can of beer, pour out (or drink) about 1/4 of the contents and place a chicken on end over the open can of beer with the tips of the legs pointing down. As the chicken cooks on the outside, the beer will get hot and steam the inside. Remove chicken from grill when cooked and let rest. Remove beer can from each chicken. Carve chicken into portions and serve.

HERBED BEER CAN CHICKEN



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Our July Fourth tradition is to grill chickens that stand up on a can of beer. It's a fun conversation piece. - Karen Barros, Bristol, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 can (12 ounces) beer

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in half of the minced garlic. Rub mixture over outside and inside of chicken. Tuck wings under chicken., Prepare grill for indirect heat. Completely cover all sides of an 8- or 9-in. round baking pan with foil. Place a beer-can chicken rack in pan. Remove 1/3 cup beer from can; save for another use. Using a can opener, make additional large holes in top of can. Insert rosemary and remaining garlic into can. Add beer can to rack., Place chicken vertically onto rack. Place pan on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°., Remove pan from grill; tent chicken with foil. Let stand 15 minutes. Carefully remove chicken from rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 42g protein.

BEER-CAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH FIG-JAM PAN SAUCE



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If juiciness is your goal, pop open a frosty one, set your chicken on top of the can, and then leave the pair alone in the privacy of your oven. The stout makes the meat incredibly moist and gives it a subtle sweet-and-malty flavor. A little leftover beer blended with a couple of tablespoons of fig jam transforms the pan drippings of this roast chicken into a rich, tasty gravy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 whole chicken (about 4 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Coarse salt
1 can stout, such as Guinness
1 small bunch fresh thyme
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons fig jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in lowest position. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub skin with butter, and season with salt. Pour out 1/2 cup stout from can; reserve. Poke holes in top of can using a church key. Place thyme in can, and set in a large ovenproof skillet. Place chicken over can, balancing legs to keep it standing like a tripod.
  • Carefully transfer chicken to oven, breast side first. Roast for 20 minutes. Baste with pan juices. Roast, basting twice, until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reaches 155 degrees, about 25 minutes more.
  • Carefully remove skillet from oven. (Steady chicken with 1 hand, using paper towels or mitts to protect your hand.) Let chicken rest (it will continue to cook) until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reaches 165 degrees, about 10 minutes, then remove from can. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Meanwhile, discard can, and pour pan juices into a cup; skim fat. Return juices to skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in reserved 1/2 cup stout, and bring to a simmer, scraping up brown bits. Mix together water and flour. Whisk into skillet. Boil for 1 minute. Whisk in jam. Simmer until thick, about 2 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce.

BEER-BRINED ROAST CHICKEN



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This recipe, from the chef Adrienne Cheatham of Red Rooster Harlem in New York, pairs a whole roast chicken, brined overnight in lager, with roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts, pearl onions and sage. The resulting bird is crisp-skinned, with juicy, flavorful meat.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup kosher salt
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
1 leek (white and light green part), quartered
5 sprigs thyme
7 sprigs sage
2 shallots, halved and peeled
3 (12-ounce) bottles lager-style beer
1 whole chicken (4 to 4 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes (or other small potato), cut in half lengthwise
2 cups whole peeled pearl onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 sprigs sage
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 (12-ounce) bottle lager-style beer

Steps:

  • Prepare the brine: In a large pot combine 8 cups water, the salt and the sugar and bring to a simmer over high heat, stirring to help dissolve the salt and sugar. Remove from heat and add garlic, leek, thyme, sage and shallots; let cool to room temperature.
  • Place the chicken in a deep container large enough to hold it and the brine. Pour the cooled brine over the chicken. Pour in the 3 bottles of beer until the chicken is submerged; cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Prepare the chicken and vegetables: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the brussels sprouts, potatoes, onions, chopped sage and lemon zest in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to evenly coat.
  • Remove the chicken from the brine and pat the skin dry with paper towels. Place about half of the vegetables in the bottom of a roasting pan or large sauté pan and set the chicken on top. Rub the butter evenly over the top of the chicken to coat. Pour the bottle of beer into the pan and arrange the sage sprigs in the pan around the chicken.
  • Roast the chicken for 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes with the liquid in the pan.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Spread the remaining vegetables on a baking sheet and place on a low rack or the bottom of the oven. Cook until the chicken skin is golden brown and crisp and the vegetables are just tender and slightly charred, 20 to 30 more minutes, stirring the vegetables and basting the chicken once halfway through.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Plate chicken with a mix of roasted veggies and the vegetables from the pan. Spoon the reduced cooking liquid from the pan over the top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 999, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 2040 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED BEER BUTT LIME CHICKEN



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Once I heard of beer butt chicken, I had to find the perfect version of it and try it. After reviewing multiple recipes, I finally put together my own version of it. It turned out AMAZING. Great flavor and so tender. Normally, I won't eat baked chicken without gravy, but this is the exception.

Provided by Silver Hamlin

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (5 pound) whole chicken
1 ½ limes, halved
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary
½ (12 ounce) can beer
¼ red onion, peeled
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the chicken, inside and out, and pat skin dry with paper towels.
  • Squeeze juice from lime halves over the outside of the chicken and place the squeezed halves in the cavity. Sprinkle cavity with minced garlic. Stir salt, black pepper, and rosemary in a small bowl and season the outside of the chicken with the mixture.
  • Place chicken upright in a roasting pan, with the beer can inserted into the cavity far enough so the chicken doesn't fall over. Place the onion into the neck cavity to block steam from escaping. Pour water into the bottom of the pan.
  • Roast the chicken upright in the preheated oven until sizzling and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. Let chicken cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 227.5 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 74.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 572.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

BEER-CAN CHICKEN



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The moist environment created by smoke-roasting a chicken vertically, atop a half-full can of beer, turns out to be a nearly fail-safe way to achieve barbecue perfection. A smoky-sweet dry rub adds complexity. The dish can also be made in an oven, in a roasting pan. (You can even buy stainless-steel vertical roasting stands for this very purpose.) What follows is a recipe for a traditional, spice-rubbed version of the dish. But once you have dialed in your technique, feel free to experiment. Coating the chicken with a paste of miso, mirin and soy, then replacing the beer in the can with sake, is one way to start.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole chicken, approximately 4 to 5 pounds
4 tablespoons sweet paprika, or mild smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon chile de arbol or red-pepper flakes, or to taste
1 can beer, ideally yellow in hue, with the top half consumed or poured off
Barbecue sauce (see recipe, or use whichever recipe you like), for basting chicken and for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Build a fire in your grill, leaving approximately half the grilling area free of coals. If using a gas grill, turn burners to high and then, when ready to cook, turn off the burner on the side where you will place the chicken. If using an oven, heat to 425 degrees.
  • Remove neck and giblets from chicken. Rinse the chicken in cold water. Pat dry.
  • Combine all the spices in a large bowl, then apply the dry rub to the chicken, inside and out.
  • Put the beer can on a solid surface. Pick up the chicken and, taking a leg in each hand, put the cavity over the can and slide the bird down onto it. Carefully transfer the bird and the can to the cool side of your grill, its back to the fire, balancing the chicken upright and using the legs to support it in this position. If using an oven, place the chicken upright in a roasting pan using the same method and place carefully into the heat.
  • Cover the grill and cook for approximately 1 1/4 hours, basting with barbecue sauce twice during the final half-hour if you'd like, until the breast meat registers 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer or until the legs are loose in their sockets. (If you're using an oven, you can tent the bird with foil after 45 minutes to keep the skin from getting too dark.) De-can and carve.
  • Serve with white barbecue sauce and corn bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 403, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 530 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BEER BATTERED CHICKEN



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Easy to make, beer battered, deep fried chicken.

Provided by NATHAN TRUAX

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup cold beer
3 cups oil for frying
½ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken, and slice into 1 inch strips. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup flour, and baking powder. Mix in the eggs and beer.
  • Heat oil in a deep heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place remaining 1/2 cup flour in a small bowl. Coat chicken strips in flour, then dip floured strips into the batter. Fry a few at a time in hot oil, turning once, until coating is golden brown on both sides. Remove, and keep warm until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 131.3 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 144.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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

APPLE-BUTTER BARBECUED ROASTED CHICKEN



Apple-Butter Barbecued Roasted Chicken image

I love cooking so much I sometimes think of recipes in my sleep and wake up to write them down! This dream-inspired dish is my family's favorite way to eat chicken. -Holly Kilbel, Akron, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup apple butter
1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne; sprinkle over chicken., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Pour half of the apple juice into another container and save for another use. With a can opener, poke additional holes in the top of the can. Holding the chicken with legs pointed down, lower chicken over the can so it fills the body cavity. Place chicken on grill rack over drip pan. , Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-1/2-2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Combine apple butter and barbecue sauce; baste chicken occasionally during the last 30 minutes. Remove chicken from grill; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove chicken from can before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For best results, use a whole chicken that is 3 to 4 pounds. A larger chicken may not cook evenly, and a smaller chicken may dry out.

  • Truss the chicken: Trussing the chicken helps it cook evenly and keeps the wings and legs from burning. To truss a chicken, simply tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings behind the back.

  • Use a flavorful beer: The beer you use to baste the chicken will add flavor to the dish, so choose a beer that you enjoy drinking. A light beer, such as a pilsner or wheat beer, will give the chicken a mild flavor, while a darker beer, such as a stout or porter, will give the chicken a more robust flavor.

  • Baste the chicken frequently: Basting the chicken helps keep it moist and flavorful. Baste the chicken every 20 to 30 minutes with the beer and butter mixture.

  • Cook the chicken until it is done: The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. To check the temperature, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast.

Conclusion:

Roasted chicken with beer baste is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is roasted until it is golden brown and crispy on the outside, and moist and juicy on the inside. The beer and butter baste adds a flavorful crust to the chicken that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for an easy and impressive meal, give roasted chicken with beer baste a try.

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