Beer Butt Rosemary Chicken Recipe
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Beer Butt Rosemary Chicken

By: Debbie  
"This is the best chicken recipe ever, crispy on the outside and so very moist on the inside. It is a family favorite, and my kids can't get enough of it. I strain the veggies and use a little cornstarch and water to make a delicious gravy. Serve with a simple salad and rolls. "

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What to Drink?

Wine Types of Wine: Chardonnay
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
  • 1 orange
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • 1 large sweet onion, sliced
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • seasoned salt, to taste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 red potatoes, sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish. Pour out half the beer from the can, spray the can with cooking spray, and set it upright in the center of the baking sheet.
  2. Cut 2 thin slices from the orange, and set aside. Cut the rest of the orange into large chunks. Loosen the skin over the breast of the chicken, and insert an orange slice, an onion slice, and 1 rosemary sprig under the skin of each side of the breast. Place the orange chunks and 2 sprigs of rosemary into the cavity of the chicken.
  3. Spray the outside of the chicken with cooking oil spray, and sprinkle with seasoned salt to taste. Place the chicken onto the beer can in an upright position, with the can inserted into the cavity of the chicken. Pour the chicken broth into the baking dish, and place the rest of the sliced onion and the potatoes into the broth.
  4. Roast in the preheated oven until the skin is crisp, the meat is no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • You can substitute a can of lemon-lime soda for the beer.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 437 | Total Fat: 17.5g | Cholesterol: 99mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by AdeB 
I roast a lot of chicken using a "stand-up" chicken rack (round pan with two metal arches you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2009 by Scottie B 
I made a variation of this recipe last weekend that was just phenomenal. I used Blue Moon's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2009 by Debbie 
AWESOME!!!!! This is the best chicken ever! You can get the stand for a couple of bucks at the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2009 by cima 
Just did this recipe, and its just Awesomeee!! Just my recipe was spreead some oil in all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2009 by Sterae 
Hubby said it was the best chicken he has ever had. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by templina71 
This was sooo good. The chicken was moist and tender and the potatoes had a faint hint of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2009 by Traci's Kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I didn't add vegetables to mine; I think it may just be our family but this was just ok for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by tjones29 
Do not do this without the chicken rack. Mine toppled over on the beer can. Complete... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2009 by LUXURY010 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was great! The fresh rosemary and the oranges gave the chicken such a great flavor. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2009 by Michelle 
This was really fabulous! I roast quite a bit of chicken, and my husband said that this was... MORE

 
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