Rita Can Chicken Taco Bowls

Try this amazing twist on beer can chicken--the lime flavor adds a great taste to this amazing chicken filling for tacos.
Prep 10 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hours 55 Minutes
Servings 8

Ingredient List

  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 can (8 oz) Bud Light Lime® Lime-A-Rita flavored malt beverage
  • 1 whole small chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb)
  • 1 package (6.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Soft Tortilla Bowls (8 Count), heated as directed on package
  • Make it FRESH toppings, as desired (see below)
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Preparation

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer.
  2. In medium bowl, mix taco seasoning mix and 2 tablespoons of the beverage. Brush mixture inside cavity of chicken and all over outside of chicken. Measure out 1/3 cup beverage; discard or reserve for another use. Holding chicken upright with larger opening of body cavity downward, insert can with remaining beverage into larger cavity.
  3. For two-burner gas grill, heat one burner to medium; place chicken with can upright on unheated side. For one-burner gas grill, place chicken on grill over low heat. For charcoal grill, move medium coals to edge of firebox; place chicken with can upright on grill rack over drip pan. Make sure chicken is balanced.
  4. Cover grill; cook 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads at least 165°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted. Using tongs, carefully lift chicken to 13x9-inch pan, holding large metal spatula under can for support. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Remove can; discard.
  5. Chop chicken as desired for tacos. Place chicken in warmed tortillas; add desired toppings.

Expert Tips

  • Ideas for Make it FRESH toppings: guacamole, diced tomatoes, shredded Cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeño chiles
  • To ensure chicken does not fall over on grill, make sure can is centered in chicken cavity. Press down when inserting can to ensure it is stable.

Nutrition

  • 1 Serving Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 70);  Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g ,Trans Fat 0g);  Cholesterol 60mg;  Sodium 490mg;  Potassium 170mg;  Total Carbohydrate 15g (Dietary Fiber 0g ,Sugars 0g);  Protein 21g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 6%;  Vitamin C 0%;  Calcium 4%;  Iron 8%
  • Exchanges: 1 Starch;  2 Very Lean Meat;  1/2 Lean Meat;  1 Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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