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Wine Can Chicken

Grilled to perfection and infused with flavor, this juicy wine can chicken will be the talk of your next backyard BBQ.
Course Chicken Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled whole chicken, wine can chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 263kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 2 Tablespoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 4 pound whole chicken
  • 1 can white wine

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the shallot, garlic, lemon zest and juice, poultry seasoning, olive oil, and salt to make a seasoning paste. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to melt.
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then rub the skin with the seasoning paste.
  • Preheat your grill to high (450°F to 500°F) on one side, keeping other side unlit.
  • Open the wine can and place in center of a cast-iron skillet. Carefully lower the chicken onto the can, so it stands upright.
  • Place the skillet on the grill with chicken breast facing the unlit side. Cover and grill for 45 minutes.
  • Rotate the chicken to position the breast toward the heat source and grill another 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165ºF).
  • Remove chicken and skillet from grill. Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 950mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg