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Slow Drunk Roasted Chicken

Slow Drunk Roasted Chicken: 7 Secrets for Juicy Flavor

  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 130 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Experience incredibly tender chicken, slow-roasted to perfection with a beer infusion and bold Cajun seasoning.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole chicken, approximately 5 pounds
  • 2 whole garlic cloves
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 (12-fluid ounce) can beer

Instructions

  1. Brush the entire exterior of the whole chicken with olive oil, ensuring thorough coverage.
  2. Generously apply Cajun seasoning over the chicken, gently rubbing it in to adhere to the oiled surface.
  3. Carefully open the beer can and pour out or consume approximately half of its contents. Place the partially filled can into an upright chicken roaster.
  4. Drop the two whole garlic cloves into the beer can within the roaster.
  5. Carefully position the prepared chicken over the roaster so the beer can fits snugly within the chicken’s cavity, ensuring the chicken stands upright.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the chicken-on-roaster assembly in the oven and roast for approximately 120 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached in the thickest part of the thigh.
  7. Alternatively, preheat a grill for indirect medium-low heat (approximately 300-350°F). Place the chicken-on-roaster assembly on the indirect heat side of the grill and cook for approximately 120 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  8. Warm the salsa slightly if desired, and serve alongside the roasted chicken as a flavorful accompaniment.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your taste.
  • Use any beer of your choice.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after roasting before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 120 min
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Slow Drunk Roasted Chicken, beer chicken, Cajun chicken, roasted chicken

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