Flynn's Garlic Beer Can Chicken
Get ready to elevate your backyard grilling game with Flynn's Garlic Beer Can Chicken, the ultimate combination of succulent, tender meat and bold, garlicky flavors. This recipe takes a whole chicken and infuses it with the steam of a half-full beer can, ensuring moist and juicy results every time. Coated in an aromatic paste of olive oil, fresh garlic, paprika, thyme, and oregano, this chicken is bursting with herbaceous, smoky notes, while roasted lemon tucked inside the cavity adds a refreshing citrus twist. Whether you're grilling over indirect heat or roasting in the oven, the crispy, golden skin and melt-in-your-mouth texture make this dish truly irresistible. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, serve this show-stopping centerpiece with your favorite sides and garnish with fresh parsley for a final pop of flavor. It’s easy to prepare, incredibly flavorful, and sure to wow your guests!
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Ingredients
- 1 4-5 lbs Whole chicken
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 whole Lemon
- 1 12 oz can Beer can (half full)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C). If using a grill, set it up for indirect cooking.
Step 2
Remove giblets from the cavity of the chicken and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried oregano to form a paste.
Step 4
Rub the garlic and herb paste all over the chicken, ensuring an even coating, including under the skin for extra flavor.
Step 5
Cut the lemon into quarters and place two quarters inside the cavity of the chicken for added aromatics.
Step 6
Open a can of beer and pour out (or drink) half of the liquid. Use a can opener to remove the top of the beer can for better steam circulation, if desired.
Step 7
Carefully lower the chicken onto the beer can so that the can is inserted into the cavity, and the chicken is upright with its legs acting as a tripod for balance.
Step 8
Place the chicken (still upright on the beer can) onto a baking tray if using an oven, or directly on the grill over indirect heat if grilling.
Step 9
Close the grill lid or oven door and cook the chicken for approximately 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F (74°C). Rotate the chicken halfway through for even cooking.
Step 10
Once cooked, use tongs and heatproof gloves to carefully remove the chicken from the beer can. Let the chicken rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before carving.
Step 11
Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2302.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 857.6 |
| Total Fat 58.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 136.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3714.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.4g | |
| Protein 39.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 142.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 866.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories