(Hard Lemonade) Beer Can Chicken
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Recipe adapted from Adam Richman for Mike's Hard Lemonade
Mike's Hard Lemonade-Can Chicken
Travel Channel's Adam Richman uses mike's hard lemonade to turn a traditional beer can chicken into a summery barbecue special.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
Servings
4
to 6 servings
Total time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- One 4-to-5-pound chicken
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 can Mike's Hard Lemonade
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
- 1 bay leaf
Directions
- Light a grill, or alternatively preheat the oven to 425º. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, chili powder, cumin and pepper, and whisk until smooth.
- Lay the chicken on a clean cutting board, then season with salt and rub the dry rub over the entire chicken, inside and out.
- Open the Mike's Hard Lemonade and either pour out or drink about 2 tablespoons. Place the peppercorns, garlic and bay leaf into the can. Pick up the chicken and put the cavity over the can and slide the bird down onto it.
- Carefully line the grill with aluminum foil and place the chicken on top, using the can to stand it up. Alternatively, place it on a foil-lined sheet tray and bake in the oven.
- Cook until the chicken reads 165º on a thermometer, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before carving and serving.
Nutrition
| Calories per Serving | 526 |
| Total Fat | 35.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 173.5 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 911.1 mg |
| Protein | 44.1 g |
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
