margarita beer can chicken

Name: Margarita Beer Can Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 - whole chicken (approx. 5lbs); 2 - limes zested and juiced; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantra; 4 - grated garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; - salt and pepper; 1/2 cup(s) olive oil; 1 can(s) lime beer or lime a rita

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Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal

Buffalo, NY

Updated on May 31, 2013

Love these beer can chickens, I have even used soda. All the hype about these margarita beers (sooo good) Had to give this a try! Enjoy!!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Grill

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - whole chicken (approx. 5lbs)
2 - limes zested and juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantra
4 - grated garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 can lime beer or lime a rita

How To Make margarita beer can chicken

Step 1

Remove from cavity livers and neck. Rinse and pat dry chicken.

Step 2

Add next 7 ingredients to make marinade. Place chicken in marinade,cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
Step 3

Make sure your grill reaches 400 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade, add extra s&p to chicken,open beer remove half beer. Place chicken on can of beer. Place on grill, turn burner under chicken on low, and close lid. Cook for about hour til thermometor on chicken reads 160 degrees. Let rest for 15mins before carving! Enjoy!
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