Roasted Beer Can Chicken
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Meat
Express
x6 6 people
Preparation 15 min
Cooking 90 min
Ingredients
For the basic recipe:
• A nice 2-kg free-range chicken
• Spices for the chicken; we recommend the Chicken Rub available on our website.
• A can of beer of your choice
On the side:
• Potatoes baked in foil.
• Roasted zucchini
Brew up some major flavor with our classic beer can chicken recipe. All it takes is our Chicken Rub, a can of your favorite beer, and some Traeger mesquite heat for moist and tender poultry perfection.
Cooking
1. Preheat the grill to 180°C using the precision control of TRAEGER grills.
2. Season chicken generously with Traeger Chicken Rub, including inside the cavity.
3. Tuck the wing tips back.
4. When ready to cook, set Traeger to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
5. Open the can of beer and set the chicken on top of the beer. Make sure all but the bottom 1-1/2 inch of the beer can is in the cavity of the chicken. Tip: you can also place the beer can directly on the grill grates, then place the chicken on top.
6. Place the entire chicken and beer can directly on the grill grate. Cook for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers 75°C in the thickest part of the breast.
Tip
Remove from the grill and onto a sheet tray and let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
Before carving, lay the bird on its back and remove the beer can.
Carve and enjoy!
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