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Over the last decade, wholechickens Climb onBeer The can have become a familiar view in the barbecues in the courtyard beyond the country. And for good reason: the liquid creates the steam that helps cook the chicken from the inside and keep it moist. In addition, standing the hen uprights vertically legs (which take the most time for cooking) are exposed to the most intense heat, which means that the bird will cook uniformly without drying the chest. The result: one of the most tasty beers can be imaginable chickens without the sauces or sides can.

It is important to note that lean meats such as chicken, turkey and pork tend to dry out easily, so they enjoy a long impregnated with flavored liquid. Standard brine (and the one you can use here) is 6 cups of water, 2 cups of salt and 2 cups of sugar. Add other boosters of flavor (garlic, herbs, apple juice) and heat to dissolve salt and sugar; Cool before adding the meat. Store in the refrigerator for a few hours or night.

Nutrition:410 calories, 11 g of grease (2.5 g saturated), 730 mg of sodium

Serves 4

You will need

1 chicken (3-4 lb)
24 ozCoca Cola (Do not worry: You will not really aborize the calories of the coke because most of the part is left in the brine. Do not have time to save it with the recipe we've noted above? Sleep it . The chicken still well without it.)
SEL 3/4 c.
Freshly cracked pepper
1 can beer

How to do it

1. Combine chicken and coke and soak at night in the refrigerator (or for at least 2 hours).
2. Heat a grill. If you use charcoal charcoal, hot coals on one side to create a cooler section for indirect cooking.
3. If you use a gas grill, allow a portion of the burners and other sets on the support. Remove the chicken from the soda and dry yourself everywhere. Rub with salt and pepper.
4. Open beer can; Drink half of it. Mount the chicken on the can of the beer, running the bobbin through the chicken cavity until it is firmly housed and that it can defend itself alone.
5. Place the colder side of the grill, the lid and cooking until a thermometer inserted in the thigh reads from 160 ° F, about 1 to 1 1/2 hour.
6. You can elaborate the chicken with your favorite barbecue sauce over the last 20 minutes, but it's so wet, you do not really need it.
7. Remove the chicken and let yourself be rest for 15 minutes before sculpting. Serve with baked beans and cabbage.

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