BBQ ‘Beer-Can’ Chicken

A super-moist chicken marinated in spiced ale and malt extract, then roasted upright over a beer can for flavor.

Chicken Main Course High Protein Bbq

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1473.1

kcal / serving

5892.4 kcal total

Carbs

36.5g

per serving

145.8 g total

Fat

105.1g

per serving

420.5 g total

Protein

93.1g

per serving

372.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

0.5

tsp

Muscovado Sugar

Dairy

160

Butter

Liquids

860

Light Golden Ale

Divided use: 60ml for paste, 500ml for marinade, 300ml for roasting

Meat

Chicken

Whole, preferably free-range

NutsSeeds

0.5

tsp

Chilli Powder

0.5

tsp

English Mustard Powder

0.5

tsp

Garlic

Crushed

0.5

tsp

Smoked Paprika

pinch

Salt

To taste

Other

Malt Extract

Method

Mix 60ml of ale with malt extract, chilli powder, mustard, garlic, paprika, and sugar to make a paste.

Rub the paste over the chicken and marinate for three hours.

Pour 500ml of ale over the chicken and leave to marinate overnight.

Preheat the barbecue or oven to 190°C.

Rinse the marinade from the chicken and pat it dry.

Smear butter under the chicken skin and over the thighs, then season with salt.

Pour 300ml of ale into the beer can and place the chicken upright onto the can.

Roast the chicken for 40 to 45 minutes while basting occasionally.

Remove the chicken and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.