Beer Barbecued Chicken Recipe

This mouthwatering Beer Barbecued Chicken recipe is perfect for your next summer barbecue! Adapted from Bon Appetit (June 1981), this recipe delivers juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken with a rich, smoky beer barbecue sauce. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow, yet incredibly flavorful recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 1327.9 kcal
Protein 128g
Rating 4.7 (15 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beer Barbecued Chicken

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How to Make Beer Barbecued Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt ½ cup (1 stick) of butter in a large baking pan.
  3. Add chicken pieces to the pan, turning to coat evenly with melted butter.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes.
  5. While the chicken is baking, melt the remaining ½ cup (1 stick) of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Add barbecue sauce and beer to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 5-7 minutes).
  7. Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush generously with the beer barbecue sauce.
  9. Place the chicken skin-side down on the grill grates or on a broiler pan.
  10. Grill or broil for 10-15 minutes, turning and basting frequently with the remaining sauce, until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  11. Remove the chicken from the grill or broiler. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  12. Serve the chicken with extra sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

114g

Fat

219g

Carbs

13g

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