Slow Cooker Beer Can Chicken Recipe
Description
Beer can chicken is one of the most popular barbecued dishes in North America. It's a simple, yet delicious dish that can be cooked in a slow cooker to perfection. The combination of beer, spices, and slow cooking results in a juicy, flavorful meal. This beer can chicken is sure to be a hit with your friends and family!
Ingredients
1 whole chicken, about 3-4 lbs
1 can of beer (or other carbonated beverage)
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon of thyme
1 teaspoon of oregano
1 teaspoon of black pepper
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of chili powder (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the slow cooker to high heat. Place the chicken in the slow cooker. 2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, oregano, black pepper, salt, and chili powder (if using). 3. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get it into all of the nooks and crannies. 4. Open the can of beer and pour a few sips out. Place the chicken on top of the beer can so that it is standing upright. 5. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 4-5 hours. 6. When the chicken is cooked through (the internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F), remove it from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. 7. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Equipment
Slow cooker
Small bowl
Measuring spoons
Can opener
Meat thermometer
Notes
If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also make this beer can chicken in the oven. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and cook the chicken for 1-1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Nutrition
The nutritional information for this beer can chicken is calculated on a per-serving basis. One serving of this slow cooker beer can chicken is about 4 ounces. Each serving contains approximately:
Calories: 142
Fat: 7.2 g
Carbohydrates: 0.7 g
Protein: 16.4 g
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