Beer Can Roast Chicken

Beer Can Roast Chicken is a simple and flavourful recipe where a whole chicken is seasoned, placed over an open beer can, and roasted. The beer steam keeps the chicken juicy while the skin turns golden and crispy. Perfect for a delicious and tender roast!

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Course: Main Course

Keyword: Beer Can Chicken, Roasted Beer Can Chicken

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 1 15

Servings: people

Calories: 326kcal

Equipment

1 roasting tray

Ingredients

1.5 kg whole chicken
375 ml can of beer
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat Your Oven

Set your fan-forced oven to 190°C (375°F). A fan-forced oven ensures even heat distribution, giving you that perfectly crispy skin.

Prepare the Chicken

Pat the chicken dry using paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This step is crucial for achieving a crispy outer skin. Rub the chicken generously with olive oil, and season the entire bird, inside and out, with salt and pepper.

Crack Open the Beer

Open the can of beer and pour out (or drink!) about half of it. You’ll need just enough beer left in the can to create steam, but not too much that it bubbles over while roasting.

Mount the Chicken

Place the beer can upright inside a baking dish, then gently lower the chicken onto the can, so it’s sitting upright. The beer can should fit snugly inside the chicken cavity, keeping it propped up.

Roast the Chicken

Place the chicken in the preheated oven and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. To ensure the chicken is fully cooked, check that the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) at the thickest part of the thigh.

Rest Before Serving

Once roasted, remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. This step helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring every bite is tender and delicious.

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