Category
Main
Serves
6
Cook
55 - 70 minutes
Ingredients
1.4 kg whole chicken Olive oil 330ml can of beer 1 fresh green chilli 3 tbsp. barbecue sauce 1 bunch of spring onions ½ bunch of coriander For the rub: 1 heaped tablespoon smoked paprika 1 heaped teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 heaped teaspoon sea salt 1 heaped tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 heaped tablespoon soft dark brown sugar
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Remove the chicken from the fridge and leave aside to reach room temperature
- In a pestle and mortar, add all of the rub ingredients and crush into a fine powder
- Open the beer can and pour into a glass (to drink later) around two thirds of it, then carefully lower the chicken cavity onto the can so it's standing up right on a large roasting tray
- Pour olive oil over the chicken then add the rub all over the chicken
- Place in the oven and cook for around 45 minutes to one hour, or until golden brown and cooked through. To check it's cooked, put a knife into the side of the leg and check if the meat is white, and the juices run clear or use a meat thermometer
- Once the chicken is cooked, take out the oven and cover with barbecue sauce, then return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until dark and sticky
- Whilst the chicken is being finished off, chop chilli, coriander and spring onions
- When the chicken has finished cooking, remove the can, and sprinkle over spring onions, chilli and coriander on the chicken.
There you have it, a mouth-watering beer can chicken recipe that's sure to impress your guests at your next summer gathering! Once the chicken is cooked to perfection, you can serve it up with a variety of delicious sides such as roasted vegetables, potato salad, corn on the cob, or any other summer favourites. Don't forget to sprinkle some fresh chilli, coriander, and spring onions on top of the chicken to add an extra kick of flavour and colour. And, of course, crack open a cold beer and enjoy the satisfying feeling of a job well done. Happy cooking!
