Blue Moon Smoked Chicken
Seasoned spatchcocked chicken smoked on a bed of onion, jalapeños, fresh herbs, with Blue Moon beer.
Servings 4
Calories 415kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lb chicken whole
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 jalapeños
- 1 white onion
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 bunch coriander
- 1 lime
- 1 bottle Blue Moon beer
- 2 tbsp All-purpose rub
- olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Fire up the smoker to 400°F.
- Slice the onion, smash the garlic, cut the jalapeños in half, slice the lime, and toss all the ingredients into the cast iron.
- Place the herbs on top.
- Spatchcock your chicken: Cut down both sides of the backbone with a sharp knife or kitchen shears. Flip the chicken over and press down on the middle of the breasts to break the bone. Transfer to the cast iron.
- Once everything is in one pan, lightly drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season. Then pour the beer around it.
- Cover the chicken with foil and transfer to the grill.
- Keep the chicken covered until it hits an internal temp of about 120°F, then remove the foil and continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for about 5 minutes and serve!
Notes
If you're not sure about how to spatchcock a chicken, we have included detailed instructions and photos above.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg