Beer Butt Chicken

Name: Beer Butt Chicken
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 12 fluid ounces (12 fluid ounce) can beer; 237 milliliters butter; 2 Tbsps garlic salt; 2 Tbsps paprika; 8 servings salt and pepper to taste; 2 kilograms whole chicken

Beer Butt Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains about 21g of protein, 40g of fat, and a total of 455 calories. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. It will be a hit at your Father's Day event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 4 hours. A mixture of chicken, salt and pepper, paprika, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the beer you could follow this main course with the Guinness, Whiskey & Irish Cream Cupcakes as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.

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Grill

In a small skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter.

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Butter

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Frying Pan

Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt, and pepper.

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Garlic Salt

Paprika

Pepper

Salt

Discard 1/2 the beer, leaving the remainder in the can.

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Beer

Add remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, and desired amount of salt and pepper to beer can.

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Salt And Pepper

Garlic Salt

Paprika

Butter

Beer

Place can on a disposable baking sheet. Set chicken on can, inserting can into the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with the melted, seasoned butter.

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Whole Chicken

Butter

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Baking Sheet

Place baking sheet with beer and chicken on the prepared grill. Cook over low heat for about 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

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Whole Chicken

Beer

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Grill