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Root Beer Can Chicken

A Blackstone griddle recipe for Root Beer Can Chicken.

AmericanChickenEasy7 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 (12 ounce) cans root beer, like A&W
  • Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine rub ingredients in a bowl; reserve half in a separate air tight container until ready to cook.

  2. 2

    Rub chicken thighs evenly with olive oil and coat each with some rub.

  3. 3

    Lay chicken in a 13 by 9 inch baking dish. Cover with 2 cans of root beer.

  4. 4

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Discard marinade and brush grill with olive oil.

  6. 6

    Gently fold remaining rub and a half of the third can of root beer in a small bowl.

  7. 7

    Sear chicken for 7 minutes on each side, basting often with root beer rub mix.

  8. 8

    Serve when cooked through or chicken reaches 165°F and juices run clear.

Tags

americanblackstone-griddle