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Apple Ale Beer Can Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Apple Ale Beer Can Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I cook chicken in my Big Easy very often. This time I decided to go the beer can route, using a flavor-packed apple ale to infuse even more flavor and moisture into the chicken. The end result was delightful with a hint of apple and as always, the crispiest skin you’ve ever had.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 1 chicken
Calories 120kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
  • Combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and brush onto the chicken.
  • Combine the taragon, salt and pepper. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning onto the chicken.
  • Add reserved spice mixture to the beer (take a few drinks first to make room) and insert into the chicken.
  • Place chicken into the basket and insert into the Big Easy.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes per pound or until the chicken has hit 165 F as measured in several locations.
  • Let rest 15 minutes before removing the beer can and carving.

Notes

I use the Char-Broil folding chicken roaster to hold the beer or soda cans securely. If the beer you're using is only available in a bottle, just empty the contents into an empty beer or soda can.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2473mg | Potassium: 943mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 10mg