Build-Your-Own Six Pack IPA Beer Can Chicken

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Juicy chicken roasted with a can of IPA beer from your personalized six-pack, delivering a subtle hoppy aroma and tender meat. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs whole chicken, IPA beer can, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove giblets from the 3.5 lbs whole chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary. Rub this mixture all over the chicken skin and inside the cavity.
  3. Step 3: Open 1 can (12 oz) of IPA beer from your build-your-own six pack, pour out (or drink) half the beer, and place the can upright on a baking tray. Carefully position the chicken cavity over the beer can so it stands upright.
  4. Step 4: Roast the chicken in the preheated 375°F oven for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes until the internal temperature at the thickest part reads 165°F and the skin is golden and crispy.
  5. Step 5: Remove the chicken carefully from the beer can and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. The beer will have infused the chicken with subtle hop notes and moisture.

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