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Beer Can Chicken (6 servings)

Name: Beer Can Chicken (6 servings)
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp kosher salt; 1 tablepsoon brown sugar; 1 tablepsoon paprika; 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tablepsoon garlic powder; 1 chicken; 1 can (12 oz) lager beer

A whole chicken stands over lager on the grill while a seasoned crust cooks until the meat is tender.

Typical price

$24.13for 4 servings

$6.03 per serving$24.13 for 4

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100 minstart to table
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1servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
$$$$typical cost tier

American Dairy-free High-protein Budget Family Lunches Dinners Grill Back to school

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.75Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.03

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Wine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tablepsoon brown sugar
1 tablepsoon paprika
1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablepsoon garlic powder
1 chicken
1 can (12 oz) lager beer

Steps

Heat a covered grill to 375 to 400 F, arranging the coals or burners for indirect heat.
Mix the salt, brown sugar, paprika, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Rub the chicken with the seasoning, set it upright over the half-filled beer can, and place it on the grill.
Cover and grill for 80 to 90 minutes, until the thickest breast and thigh reach 165 F.
Rest the chicken upright for 10 minutes before removing the can and carving.