Steaming in a can beneath the chicken, wine infuses the meat with delicious flavors.
Provided by star pooley
Categories Chicken
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Remove giblets from chicken; discard.
- 2. Rinse chicken inside and out; pat dry.
- 3. Cut off and discard excess skin and fat around body cavity.
- 4. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper.
- 5. With your fingers, gently loosen skin over breast, being careful not to tear skin.
- 6. Gently rub thyme mixture evenly over breast meat beneath skin.
- 7. Prepare barbecue grill and preheat for indirect-heat cooking.
- 8. Rinse can (12-ounce soda or beer can) and shake dry.
- 9. Pour wine into can, then carefully lower chicken over can until can is inside body cavity; Gently pull legs forward so chicken stands upright on can.
- 10. Carefully set chicken and can, in this upright position, on center of grill (not over direct heat); cover charcoal grill and open vents; close lid on gas grill.
- 11. Cook until and instant-read meat thermometer inserted through thickest part of breast to bone reaches 160*, about 1 hour.
- 12. Using oven mitts, carefully remove chicken with can from grill, keeping it upright.
- 13. Let chicken stand on can for 15 minutes, then, holding a towel around the can to steady it and protect your hands, with a large carving fork, carefully remove chicken from can to a carving platter or carving board.
- 14. Carve chicken and serve, adding salt and pepper to taste.
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LIMON99 YT
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Hana Saadeldin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beer, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was very flavorful and the sauce was delicious.
Adrian Becerra
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
hizbu Rehman223
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of beer you like, and you can adjust the spices to your taste.
hafiza abdalla
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Denise Westbrook
[email protected]I've tried this recipe with both light and dark beer and they both turned out great. The dark beer gave the chicken a richer flavor, but the light beer was also very good.
Rubel hosen
[email protected]So easy and delicious! I used a lemon-pepper beer and it gave the chicken a wonderful flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
DOGE Commander
[email protected]This was my first time making beer can chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kenslee
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always perfectly cooked and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend it!
Darcy Ryan
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! The chicken came out so juicy and flavorful, and the beer added a delicious depth to the taste. I'm definitely making this again!