Dinner for 1
Beer Can Chicken
A seasoned whole chicken roasts upright over beer until the skin browns and the meat reaches a safe temperature.
Typical price
$24.21for 4 servings
$6.05 per serving$24.21 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 110 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 1servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $$$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.05 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 can (12 oz) beer
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 1 tbsp rosemary
- 1 tbsp marjoram
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Mix the salt, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and garlic powder.
- Open the beer can, pour out half, and place it in a 13-by-9-inch roasting pan.
- Rub the seasoning over the chicken, then stand the chicken over the can in the pan.
- Roast for 80 to 85 minutes, until the thickest breast and thigh reach 165 F.
- Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before removing it from the can and carving.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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