Sweet Onion Ginger Beer Chicken

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Juicy whole chicken steamed with ginger beer, sweet onions, and garlic, then brushed with a sticky buttery BBQ glaze for the ultimate backyard chicken recipe.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 45

Total Time 2

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 163 kcal

Equipment

smoker A Traeger, Pit Boss, or any pellet grill or electric smoker works perfectly for making smoked deviled eggs.
meat thermometer
Mixing Bowl
basting brush
beer can chicken

Ingredients

Chicken

1 4-5 pounds whole chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil

Dry Rub

2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steam Can

1 cup ginger beer or ginger ale
1/2 sweet onion chopped
3 garlic cloves smashed

BBQ Glaze

1/2 cup BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Preheat smoker grill or oven to 375°F.
Pat chicken dry and rub with olive oil.
Combine dry rub ingredients and season chicken evenly.
Pour ginger beer into can
Add onion and garlic directly into the can.
Carefully place chicken upright over the can.
Smoke or roast for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes until thigh reaches 175°F.
Whisk together BBQ glaze ingredients.
Brush glaze over chicken during final 20 minutes of cooking.
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Notes

When it comes to the nutrition information provided for recipes, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s just an estimate. The actual nutritional values can vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Be mindful that any nutritional information provided is intended as a general guideline rather than exact values.

Recipe Notes

Ginger ale can be substituted for ginger beer
Applewood or hickory pellets work wonderfully for this recipe.
Letting the chicken rest before slicing helps keep it juicy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 686mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 551IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

Keyword bbq whole chicken, beer can chicken alternative, ginger beer chicken, smoked whole chicken, sweet onion ginger beer chicken

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