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. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (85)

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: 431 | Total Fat: 17.4g | Cholesterol: 97mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2010 by KARLOLINA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I wanted to rate this with 5 stars. It is a very good recipe, however, the one thing I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2009 by Debbie   view full review
AWESOME!!!!! This is the best chicken ever! You can get the stand for a couple of bucks at the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by AdeB Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I roast a lot of chicken using a "stand-up" chicken rack (round pan with two metal arches you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by Blossom   view full review
This recipe is delicious. I have used it many times. I use the most awesome vertical chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2010 by kichijoten   view full review
Delicious, and so easy! BUT I have one caution. It is NOT safe to use beer cans for cooking....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by Samba   view full review
This is good. If you really want to jazz it up buy yourself a bottle of "Herbs de Provence"....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2010 by GRAYCE   view full review
I always make my chicken like this only w/o the beer. I put seasoned ckn broth in the can. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2009 by Scottie B   view full review
I made a variation of this recipe last weekend that was just phenomenal. I used Blue Moon's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by templina71   view full review
This was sooo good. The chicken was moist and tender and the potatoes had a faint hint of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by tjones29   view full review
Do not do this without the chicken rack. Mine toppled over on the beer can. Complete...

 

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