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Beer Can Chicken

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Summer is almost over !!! I can’t believe that Labor Day weekend is already here. In our home, I am the pescatarian while my husband eats everything. Most days I cook the non-meat dishes in the kitchen while my husband cooks his meat on the grill outside. In honor of Labor Day celebrations and cookouts, I have decided to post my husband’s Beer Can Chicken.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 can of your favorite beer
  • enough olive oil to coat the chicken
  • enough sea salt and freshly ground pepper to coat the chicken

PREPPING THE CHICKEN:

Liberally coat the chicken with olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Set the grill on high. Open the can of beer and place the chicken on top of it. Place on top of the grill and cook until the internal temperature reaches 175 F. My husband uses a meat thermometer to ensure that meat cooks to the correct temperature.

COOKING THE CHICKEN:

While the internal temperature reaches 175 F, the skin gets golden brown and crispy as the meat cooks through. Take the chicken off the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes. During the resting period, the internal temperature will come up to 180 F and the juices will get reabsorbed into the meat. This will result in a moist and flavorful chicken.

This is a simple recipe for a backyard cookout. It can be served with a variety of side dishes and salads. I know potato salad is a summer favorite, but if you want to keep a Ketogenic Lifestyle try my Avocado Mediterranean Salad.

Next week I will post another one of my husband’s grilled recipes.

ENJOY ❤