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Garlic Ranch Beer-Can Chicken
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Prep Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour 40 minutes
Try our mouthwatering Garlic Bacon Ranch Beer-Can Chicken for juicy and flavorful grilled perfection the whole family will devour.
Ingredients:
  • 1 whole roasting chicken (3 1/2 to 4 lb)
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into tablespoons
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 package (1 oz) ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix
  • 1 can (12 oz) beer
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon
  • Chopped fresh chives and chopped fresh dill weed, if desired
Instructions:
  • Prepare your grill for indirect cooking by heating it with either gas or charcoal. Remove the neck and giblets from the chicken cavity and discard them. Use paper towels to pat the chicken dry. Gently separate the skin from the top of the breast and evenly distribute the butter and garlic underneath without removing the skin.
  • Combine vegetable oil and ranch dressing mix in a small bowl. Rub this mixture all over the outside of the chicken. Open a beer can and create additional openings in the top using a can opener. Pour out 2/3 cup of beer, set it aside for another use. Place the half-full beer can in an ungreased shallow 8x8- or 13x9-inch aluminum grill pan. Gently balance the chicken cavity over the can in the pan.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat, ensuring it is balanced. Cover and cook for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until the legs are easily movable and a meat thermometer reads at least 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh.
  • Using tongs and a flat metal spatula, transfer the chicken and can from the grill to a clean cutting board or serving platter. Allow the pan and drippings to cool before discarding them. Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then gently twist and remove the can. Carve the chicken and serve with the remaining ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F and position rack in the lowest slot. Place the prepared chicken on a can inside a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours until the chicken's legs move easily when twisted or lifted, and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then remove and discard the can. Serve the carved chicken with the remaining ingredients.

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