Dinner for 2
Beer Can Roast Chicken
A whole chicken brines briefly, stands over beer, and roasts with maple, lemon, and warm spices.
$29.93for 4 servings
$7.48 per serving$29.93 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 95 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $$$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.97 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 large chicken
- 440 ml can beer
- 300 g salt
- 150 g caster sugar
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 unwaxed lemons sliced
- 50 ml olive oil
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp ground cumin
Steps
- Stir the salt, sugar, bay leaves, mustard seeds, peppercorns, lemon slices, and 2 quarts water in a large pot.
- Bring the brine to a boil, cool it until no longer hot, and soak the chicken for 20 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 425 F and stir the olive oil, maple syrup, cayenne, and cumin together.
- Drain and dry the chicken, rub it with the maple mixture, and place it upright over a half-full beer can in a roasting pan.
- Roast the chicken for 60 minutes, until the thickest breast and thigh reach 165 F.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before removing the can and carving it.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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