TEX-MEX BEER-CAN CHICKEN
This beer-can bird is delicious on its own, paired with cilantro-lime rice, or shredded and tucked into tacos with your favorite fixings.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking. Remove and discard neck and giblets from chicken cavity. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Carefully loosen skin at top of breast. Place butter and green onion whites evenly under skin of breast, without removing skin.
- In small bowl, mix vegetable oil, taco seasoning mix and salt. Rub all over outside of chicken. Open beer can; with can opener, make several other openings in top. Measure out 2/3 cup beer; discard or reserve for another use.
- Place half-full can of beer in ungreased shallow 8x8- or 13x9-inch aluminum grill pan. Carefully place chicken cavity over can, pushing until chicken balances in pan.
- Place on grill over medium heat, making sure chicken is balanced. Cover grill; cook 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until legs move easily when twisted or lifted and thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads at least 165°F.
- With tongs and flat metal spatula, carefully remove chicken and can from pan on grill; place on clean cutting board or serving platter. Carefully remove pan and drippings; let cool, then discard. Let chicken stand 5 to 10 minutes. Twist can to remove from chicken; discard can. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onion greens. Serve with salsa and lime wedges.
- To bake chicken, place oven rack in lowest position and heat oven to 375°F. Place prepared chicken on can in lightly sprayed 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until legs move easily when twisted or lifted and thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads at least 165°F. Let chicken stand 5 to 10 minutes. Twist can to remove from chicken; discard can. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onion greens. Serve with salsa and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1 g
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Niga Bat
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
JustJay
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again soon.
EVELYN PROCTOR
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was incredible.
Holdyn Shamp
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Koya koya
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
agbor vanel
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Boss Easy
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was incredible.
Md Mukul
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Rahman Shawon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Ridwan
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Hijjah Mickidadi
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was incredible.
Nolwazi Shantel
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Digitalman & Baagii
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Grady Miller
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Kakembo Moses
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing.
Molka Jlassi
[email protected]This is the best beer can chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and delicious.
Mohamed Arab
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavor was incredible.
Damon Hughes
[email protected]This Tex-Mex Beer Can Chicken is amazing! The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.