Whole chickens are one of the least expensive cuts. In my neck of the woods they typically run $.79 a pound, less on sale. For just a few dollars you can have a delicious meal.
Beer Butt Chicken
1 whole chicken-thawed completely if frozen
1 can beer
3 chopped garlic cloves (or a couple of tsp garlic powder)
2 tbs butter, salt, pepper
Place garlic, butter, salt & pepper in a half empy can of beer. What you do with the other half is up to you. . . me? I'd drink it. Waste not want not.
Slide the chicken right down onto the can-butt first.
Grill the chicken (or bake in the oven) for around an hour or two. Low and slow is the key here-you don't want charred outsides and raw insides.
Tips & Tricks:
Place chicken on a cookie sheet or such before putting it on the grill to prevent flare-ups from dripping fat & juice.
Coat the outside of the chicken with a dry rub.
Other possible additions to the beer-chopped onion, jalapeños, various and sundry spices. Do a search for “Beer Butt Chicken Recipe” and you'll find variations.
Photo by Bbum
Jenn Fowler has blogged regularly at Frugal Upstate since 2006 where she encourages folks to "Use what you have, get creative and save." She also co-hosts the talk radio show "Frugal Coast2Coast" every Monday night at 8:30 EST. Her other ongoing projects include being one of the founding members of the Walmart Elevenmoms, a Frugal Living Speaker and a Social Media Consultant with Social Media Matters. Jenn is addicted to twitter ( @jennfowler ).
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