Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Orange Grilled Beer Can Chicken
My husband doesn’t cook much in the kitchen, but the grill is his baby. He’s great at making steaks, burgers, and even grilled pizza but this chicken recipe makes him look like a gourmet chef. It takes only a few minutes to get it prepped and on the grill...then the beer and seasonings do the rest.
Seeing the chickens sitting upright on the grill is a funny sight. But trust me when I tell you this method of grilling chicken produces the juiciest, tastiest bird with very little effort.
You don’t actually have to use beer. There are plenty of canned beverages that will work well with this method of cooking. You can use lemon-lime soda, cola or even apple or orange juice. You just need to make sure that the can is big enough to fit inside the bird and that the bird is light enough to sit up. I find that a standard-size soda or beer can works great in a 3- to 4-pound bird.
The first thing you need to do is make sure your bird is clean and dry. Then you can give it a light coating of olive oil. Sprinkle with any dry rub of your choice.
Seeing the chickens sitting upright on the grill is a funny sight. But trust me when I tell you this method of grilling chicken produces the juiciest, tastiest bird with very little effort.
You don’t actually have to use beer. There are plenty of canned beverages that will work well with this method of cooking. You can use lemon-lime soda, cola or even apple or orange juice. You just need to make sure that the can is big enough to fit inside the bird and that the bird is light enough to sit up. I find that a standard-size soda or beer can works great in a 3- to 4-pound bird.
The first thing you need to do is make sure your bird is clean and dry. Then you can give it a light coating of olive oil. Sprinkle with any dry rub of your choice.
Before you put the birds over the cans, you need to pour out or drink half of the liquid in each can. As secret ingredients, my husband adds a few garlic cloves to each can and puts a quarter slice of orange inside each bird. 
When the birds are ready to go, they need to be put on the side of the grill that is off so they aren’t over direct flame. 
When the chickens are almost cooked (about 1 hour), my husband grills a few orange halves that later get squeezed over the cooked, sliced chicken. 
The end result is grilled chicken with a nice crispy skin and juicy flavorful meat.
At a Glance
Prep Time:
15 min
Total Time:
1 hr 55 min
Servings:
4
Health:
Calories
Fat
Saturated Fat
Fat
Saturated Fat
Ingredients
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Directions
- 1Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect grilling. Rub chickens with oil. Sprinkle seasoned salt over each chicken and inside cavities.
- 2Discard half of beer in each can, leaving remaining half in each can. Place 2 garlic cloves in each can. Place each chicken over top of beer can by holding chicken up and pressing can into cavity. Place 1 quarter of orange in top cavity of each chicken. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer in each chicken so tip of thermometer is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone.
- 3Balance chickens on beer cans; place on grill over indirect medium heat. Cover grill; cook about 1 hour 30 minutes or until thermometers read at least 165°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted.
- 4Place orange halves and remaining quarters, flesh side down, directly on grill; cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
- 5Remove chickens and oranges from grill; let chickens rest on beer cans 10 to 15 minutes before attempting to remove cans and carve chickens. Before serving, squeeze 2 of the orange halves over tops of chickens; serve others on the side.
4th of July Soda Floats
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Every holiday calls for a festive dessert, and the 4th of July is no exception. While nothing is more appropriate or more American than a pie, I just can’t be bothered with baking in a hot oven in the midst of the sweltering summer heat. Plus, in the summertime, let’s be real: Treats with ice cream are always the answer.
An easy to assemble treat is always a winner, and these berry-filled soda floats are just that. The ice cream and syrups can, and should, be prepped ahead of time, perfect for hostesses who like to actually enjoy their parties. When your crew is ready to indulge in something sweet, layer creamy lemon ice cream into glasses with bright blueberry and strawberry syrups, then top with sparkling soda water! Whipped cream, striped straws and star sprinkles are optional, but totally encouraged garnishes. Here’s how it’s done!
Plan to start this recipe at least one day ahead, so your ice cream is ready to party when you are. Begin by gathering your ice cream ingredients: lemon, honey, sugar, cornstarch, milk and cream.
First, combine the lemon juice and zest, sugar,and honey to make a tart syrup to flavor the ice cream. 
Then whisk the cornstarch into the milk until it’s dissolved and there are no longer any lumps. Then whisk in the cream, followed by the lemon syrup. Then, cook the mixture on the stovetop, stirring constantly. Once it begins to bubble and thicken, boil for a minute before removing from heat. Next, pour the ice cream base into a heatproof bowl dunking quickly into an ice bath. 
To prepare an ice bath, start in the basin of a clean sink placing the bowl containing the ice cream base into a sink-full of ice water, making sure the water level is about halfway down the sides of the bowl. Stir the mixture while it sits in the ice bath ‘til the mixture cools down. Then, it’s time to process the ice cream according to the directions including in your ice cream maker. 
For the syrups, the respective berries are combined with sugar and cooked just until they release their juices. Then, press the berries through a sieve to remove solids and seeds, and add some lemon juice to brighten the party. 
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At a Glance
Prep Time:
60 min
Total Time:
3 hr 0 min
Servings:
4
Health:
Calories
Fat
Saturated Fat
Fat
Saturated Fat
Ingredients
· Ice Cream
· Strawberry Syrup
· Blueberry Syrup
· Garnish
Directions
- 1In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup lemon juice, the honey and lemon peel over medium-high heat until sugar and honey are dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; set aside.
- 2In medium bowl, beat milk and cornstarch with whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. Beat in whipping cream. Pour mixture into saucepan with syrup; beat well. Heat over medium-high heat, beating constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- 3Pour mixture into heatproof bowl. Prepare ice bath in clean sink basin or large bowl; place bowl with mixture in ice bath. Beat mixture until cool to the touch, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4Process mixture in ice cream machine following manufacturers’ directions. Scrape ice cream into freezer container; seal and freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.
- 5To make syrups, place chopped strawberries in 2-quart saucepan with 1/2 cup sugar. Heat over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, and berries soften and release their juices. Remove from heat. Press mixture through fine mesh strainer into bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Discard seeds and solids. Set syrup aside to cool. Repeat process with blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoons lemon juice.
- 6To serve, layer generous scoops of ice cream with drizzles of both syrups in drinking glasses. Top with soda water; garnish with whipped cream and candy sprinkles. Best enjoyed sipped through a fun straw.
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