brazilian beer can chicken

3 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Aug 27, 2017

It is hard to find presents for my dad, but I managed to get him the BBQ Bible book, and he was happy to search through for ideas to grill. This recipe was one we tried in Eagle River in 2001, and continued to make as long as we spent summers at the cottage. It is wonderful!

prep time
cook time
method Barbecue
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups beer
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 12 cloves (or 6 t) garlic, minced
  • 3 1/2-4 pounds whole chicken
  • 1 tablespoon paprika

How To Make brazilian beer can chicken

  • Step 1
    Combine beer, oil, mustard, paprika and pepper in nonreactive bowl. Whisk and blend well. Stir in onion, garlic, and bay leaves. Add cleaned chicken to marinade and refrigerate 2 days. Turn 2 times per day.
  • Step 2
    Grill, basting with marinade for the 1st 10 min of grilling only.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Barbecue
Culture: American

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