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Beer-Can Chicken

Beer-Can Chicken
Beer-Can Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 43g of protein, 38g of fat, and a total of 579 calories. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly diet. Head to the store and pick up beer, chickens, fajita seasoning, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Fried chicken with beer is fabulous, Beer-Brined Beer-Can Chicken, and Smoked Cheese and Beer Fondue with Beer-Simmered Bratwurst, Grilled Bacon, Mushrooms and Rye Bread.

Instructions

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Place each chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag.
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Combine 1 can beer, Italian dressing, and fajita seasoning; pour evenly over chickens. Seal bags, and chill 8 hours, turning occasionally.
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Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
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Open remaining 3 cans beer.
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Place each chicken upright onto a beer can, fitting into cavity. Pull legs forward to form a tripod, allowing chickens to stand upright.
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Prepare a hot fire by piling charcoal on one side of grill, leaving other side empty. (For gas grills, only light one side.)
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Place food grate on grill.
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Place chickens upright on unlit side of grill. Grill, covered with grill lid, 1 hour and 20 minutes or until golden and a meat thermometer registers 17
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Let stand 10 minutes or until thermometer reaches 18
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Carefully remove cans, and cut chickens into quarters.
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Marinated Flank Steak: Omit 3 cans beer. Substitute 3 (2-pound) flank steaks for chicken, and marinate as directed.
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Remove steak from marinade, discarding marinade.
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Place steak on lit side of grill. Grill, covered with lid, over medium-high heat (350 to 40
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about 20 minutes or to desired degree of doneness.
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Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
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Note: For testing purposes only, we used Bolner's Fiesta Brand Extra Fancy Fajita Seasoning, which is available at Wal-Mart and most supermarkets.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings12
Health Score15
Dairy FreeGluten FreeLow Fodmap
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