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Ingredients
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1 cup butter, divided
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2 tablespoons garlic salt, divided
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2 tablespoons paprika, divided
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
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1 (4 pound) whole chicken
Directions
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Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Melt 1/2 cup butter in a small skillet. Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Discard 1/2 of the beer, leaving the remainder in the can. Add remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, salt, and pepper to the beer can. Place the can on a baking sheet or disposable pan. Set chicken upright on the beer can, inserting the can into the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with melted, seasoned butter.
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Place the baking sheet with beer and chicken on the preheated grill. Cook over low heat until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Remove from the grill, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
514 | Calories |
40g | Fat |
3g | Carbs |
31g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 514 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 40g | 52% |
Saturated Fat 19g | 97% |
Cholesterol 158mg | 53% |
Sodium 1618mg | 70% |
Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 31g | 63% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 29mg | 2% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Potassium 335mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.