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Root Beer Can Chicken
Root Beer Can Chicken is a delicious summer grilling recipe that results in super juicy chicken with sizzling, crispy skin.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Kristin Porter📖 iowagirleats
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat grill over high heat until it reaches 325 degrees then turn half the burners off to create an indirect heat cooking zone, and the other half down to medium-high to maintain the temperature. Combine all rub ingredients in a small bowl then mix to combine.
2
Pour out half the can of root beer then add 1 teaspoon rub mixture into the can while holding it over the sink as it will foam and over flow a bit. Place root beer can on a plate then set aside.
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3
Pat chicken dry with paper towels then rub all over with oil. Season the inside with a couple big pinches of the rub then season the outside of the chicken (may not need it all.) Place the chicken over the can of root beer, then place inside a disposable pie tin to catch the drippings. Transfer the pie tin to the grill over the indirect heat side – meaning, don't place the chicken directly over the flame.
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4
Put the lid down then grill for ⏱️ 45 minutes — ⏱️ 1 hour and ⏱️ 15 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer placed into the thickest part of the breast reads 160-165 degrees, keeping the temperature between 325 and 340 degrees during cooking time (it doesn't have to be precise.) Do not lift the lid for at least the first ⏱️ 40 minutes as the grill will take awhile to heat back up every time you open the lid and we want to maintain an oven-like atmosphere inside.
5
Use tongs to transfer the chicken and root beer can to a plate then let rest for ⏱️ 20 minutes before slicing and serving. Be very careful as the root beer can will be HOT!
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Nutrition Facts
calories
405 kcal
fat Content
25 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
10 g
sodium Content
1437 mg
protein Content
31 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
122 mg
carbohydrate Content
13 g
saturated Fat Content
7 g
unsaturated Fat Content
15 g
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