I have a great one in mind, but I am entering the recipe in a Super Bowl cook-off, so I will come back and edit this post with that recipe after the Super Bowl. Perhaps some of my loyal readers have a suggested recipe to post in the comments section? I will post another recipe, for you all to enjoy. This is my beer can chicken recipe, it is cooked in the oven and is very simple.
1 whole chicken
1 CAN of beer
RUB:
brown sugar
kosher salt
black pepper
paprika
red pepper flake
garlic powder
chili powder
onion powder
Directions are super easy. Find a home for 1/2 the beer (don't pour it out, that's alcohol abuse), cut the top off of the beer can, and poke a couple holes in the side of the can above the fluid level. The key to the chicken is to get it as dry as possible before rubbing it. This will make the skin crispy and delicious. Rub the chicken with the rub recipe above, making sure to pull back the skin over the breast to get the rub underneath. Add some of the rub to the inside of the chicken in the cavity. Place the chicken on top of the can so it is "standing up" and place the whole thing in a 350 degree oven. The beer in the can will turn to steam and keep your chicken very moist and tender. Cook till internal temp reaches 170 degrees F throughout. Be very careful removing the chicken from the can as it will be very hot. Wait at least 5 minutes before carving the bird to let it rest and reabsorb the juices. Serve with whatever you want on the side.
To try something fun you can brine the chicken for an hour or two beforehand. Also try different liquids than beer, perhaps a mixture of water and cheap white wine. I haven't tried that before, but imagine it would add another layer of flavor. Hope you enjoy this one.
Cheers,
E
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