(Moreover, if you’re like me, all you can picture is Monica Gellar with a bird on her head. ).
Because teaching Eddie how to roast a chicken is actually the best thing I’ve ever done. He actually asked me, which indicates he was kidnapped that day by aliens. He learned from me, which amazingly did not include divorce papers or even a fight, and now he kind of makes them better than I do.
Because I occasionally rush things and say things like “Oh just let me add olive oil, salt, and pepper,” he takes his time adding flavors and spices and twining the legs and other things. Like he does it RIGHT.
He acts as though he hasn’t been performing it once a week for the past four years. Because it’s pretty much been that way for me.
Regardless, it’s still one of our favorite things ever. Even though we are tired of “regular” roasted chicken, I still make one every week because I always find a way to use it. Soups, enchiladas, tacos – all the things.
This version is a… “special” version, if you will. If we just want to eat roasted chicken and some classic sides for dinner, I’ll typically make a beer can chicken. Be boring but not so boring. If I’m being honest, the real reason we like beer can chicken is that ALL of the skin becomes crispy and we don’t fight over it afterward. The worst part of teaching Eddie to roast a chicken is that. Now he steals all the skin.
So. What kind of beer did I use? Bud light. It’s what I had and almost always the beer that I will use in beer can chicken, so do you think I’m trashy(er) now? The alternative I had was a vanilla porter, which I didn’t think would be popular. Just no.
The chicken sits up easier, doesn’t fall over halfway through, and in my own secret mind, I like to think that it tastes better, but I’m sure that’s debatable and you will correct me if I’m wrong, which is another reason I like to use Bud light. DON’T RUIN IT FOR ME.
But. Do not fear. Any canned beer that you desire may be used. Whatever you like to drink – use it.
What else. This is obviously the oven roasted version. We also enjoy grilling this, but occasionally it’s still only 35 degrees in April. Some individuals freak out about beer can chicken, claiming that it is unsafe due to the plastic or dyes in the can. We’ve consumed chicken from beer cans for years and are still going strong. Do your own research and decide if you’re game. When we roast, it’s not something we do every week, but it’s a fun change. Cliché moderation, you know?.
We prefer limes over lemons. Since beer is involved, this is not the appropriate time or place for lemons. Give me a lime all the time. In addition to butter and spices, I also tuck lime slices under the skin. The lime, the beer, the improvised small barbecue spice rub—GAH So freaking good.
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How to Cook Beer Can Chicken
Beer can chicken (also known as beer butt chicken) is incredibly tender and juicy whether it is barbecued or baked. Beer’s steam assists in cooking the meat, which tastes amazing when combined with a fantastic chicken seasoning rub.
Use a beer can, a cast iron pan, or even a baking pan instead of a special pan.
Pouring yourself half a can of beer as you begin the preparations will help you cook the ideal juicy beer can chicken.
When cooking chicken, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. The safe internal temperature of a chicken breast is 165°F and the thigh is 180°F. When checking the temperature be careful not to hit a bone as this can skew results
Lightly tent the chicken with foil if the outside of it starts to brown too much (especially if you’re grilling it).
Why You Should Make this Oven Roasted Beer Can Chicken…
Because I occasionally rush things and say things like “Oh just let me add olive oil, salt, and pepper,” he takes his time adding flavors and spices and twining the legs and other things. Like he does it RIGHT.
So. What kind of beer did I use? Bud light. It’s what I had and almost always the beer that I will use in beer can chicken, so do you think I’m trashy(er) now? The alternative I had was a vanilla porter, which I didn’t think would be popular. Just no.
The chicken sits up easier, doesn’t fall over halfway through, and in my own secret mind, I like to think that it tastes better, but I’m sure that’s debatable and you will correct me if I’m wrong, which is another reason I like to use Bud light. DON’T RUIN IT FOR ME.
Because teaching Eddie how to roast a chicken is actually the best thing I’ve ever done. He actually asked me, which indicates he was kidnapped that day by aliens. He learned from me, which amazingly did not include divorce papers or even a fight, and now he kind of makes them better than I do.
But. Do not fear. Any canned beer that you desire may be used. Whatever you like to drink – use it.