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Beer Can Chicken

Prep time
10 minutes PT10M
Cook time
65 minutes PT65M
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Beer Can Chicken Nugget Markets signature recipes
Beer Can Chicken

Enjoy our executive chef’s spin on this old school retro favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, raw
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can domestic lager beer

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375° F.

Season chicken thoroughly with all spices listed. Insert open beer can into chicken cavity, then carefully place chicken with beer can standing up in a medium skillet. Place skillet into oven and roast for approximately 65 minutes or until a probe thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165° F.

Remove chicken from oven, let rest for 4-6 minutes, carve and serve!

Pair with

  • Pale Ale

    American pale ales generally have a good balance of malt and hops, and often contain slight to moderate fruity notes. Average alcohol by volume: 4.0-7.0%

  • India Pale Ale

    Heavier bodied and much more bitter than their English ancestors, American IPAs have very complex flavors ranging from sweet to citrus, to pine. Average alcohol by volume: 5.5-7.5%

  • Hefeweizen

  • Dunkel

  • Märzen

    Märzen beers are usually deep copper in color, have a full body with lots of toasty notes. Average alcohol by volume: 4.0-7.0%

  • Pilsner

    One of the most popular styles of lager beers, Pilsners are very light in color and brewed using noble hops such as Saaz and Hallertauer. Average alcohol by volume: 4.0-5.5%

  • Light Lager