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Beer Can Chicken In An Oven Recipe

Get ready for juicy, fall-off-the-bone perfection! This oven-baked Beer Can Chicken recipe skips the grill, delivering incredibly moist and tender results in a fraction of the time. Easy to follow instructions and minimal cleanup make this the perfect weeknight meal. Impress your family and friends with this restaurant-quality dish!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 301.9 kcal
Protein 43g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Beer Can Chicken In An Oven 93

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beer Can Chicken In An Oven

  • 1 (3-5 lb) whole chicken
  • to taste Sweet Basil
  • to taste Parsley
  • to taste Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste Seasoning Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste Poultry Seasoning
  • to taste Mayonnaise
  • 1 (12 ounce) can beer
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Beer Can Chicken In An Oven

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
  3. Open the beer can and pour out about 1/4 of the beer. Leave about 12 oz
  4. Place the beer can upright in the center of a roasting pan.
  5. Carefully place the chicken on top of the beer can, ensuring it is standing upright.
  6. Season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  7. Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and cook for 1 hour and 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

27g

Carbs

1g

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Weeknight 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Main Dish Poultry Chicken Meat Whole Chicken