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Beer Can Chicken

The steam from the beer creates an unbelievably moist chicken, you'll love it from the very first bite.

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Cooking Method
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 75 mins Rest Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
Cooking Temp 200  C
Servings 3
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
    Main:
  • Large Chicken (washed and patted dry)
  • 300ml Can Beer (remove half of it)
  • For the Rub:
  • 1 Tbsp Paprika (Smoked)
  • 1 Tsp Mild Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tsp Fennel (Ground)
  • 1 Tsp Cumin (Ground)
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Soft Dark Brown Sugar
Method
  1. Preheat oven 200C/400F.

  2. Mix all the spices together.

  3. Rub the chicken all over with olive oil. Sprinkle over the rub spices and use your hands to massage it in.

  4. Place the chicken over the beer can and place it on a roasting tray (I covered the tray with foil).

  5. Cook in oven for 1 hour 15 minutes or until golden and cooked through. To check if it's done, insert a knife into the thickest part of the thigh - the juices should run clear.

  6. Allow chicken to rest 10 minutes before serving.

  7. Enjoy!