I LOVE October and it’s not just because it’s the month I married the LOVE of my life, or had my precious little man…. it’s because it’s the only time of year you can get Sam Adams Octoberfest.
Okay, those aren’t the only reasons I love October—I mean, the weather is usually pretty perfect, my Fall clothes are my most adorable I must say, the colors are gorgeous, and it’s the BEST time to be outdoors!
But, I was SUPER excited when my wonderful hubby brought home a case of Sam Adams Octoberfest last night! And not because mommy needed her own bottle after dealing with the crazy antics of the little man all day! I LOVE LOVE LOVE cooking with beer!
Now I know, some of you are thinking “oh gross, I hate beer!”…. let me tell you…. my in laws don’t drink at all, they hate beer, but they LOVE my Oktoberfest Baked Chicken! You can not taste the beer—you get an unbelievably moist chicken with the fall flavor undertones of the beer. You’ll taste the hint of malt, pumpkin, caramel, and toffee…. it really is SUPER YUMMY and SUPER EASY!
Ingredients:
1 whole chicken
1 12oz Bottle Sam Adams Octoberfest
YEP- THAT’S IT—Just 2 ingredients!!
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken upside down in a deep baking dish (remove insides and neck of chicken).
Pour beer inside chicken and all over chicken.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for recommended time for your size chicken…. on average about an hour or 20 minutes per pound. Remove aluminum foil and flip chicken right side up… cook an additional 10-15 minutes or until you have a nice golden color on top. Remove from oven and let it sit for 5-8 minutes before slicing—this will allow the juices to settle and will keep your chicken VERY moist!
NOW.... DON'T THROW AWAY THE CHICKEN AFTER YOU EAT IT!!!
Go over here and try this recipe for Homemade Chicken Broth-- you'll be soooo glad you did!Next week I’ll share my Oktoberfest Roast Beef….. mmmmmmmmm!
Do you have any recipes made with beer?
If so, feel free to share the link in the comments section! 
Melissa this is one I'm going to try for Sam! I think he'll love it!
ReplyDeleteLove me some Oktoberfest chicken! What a great recipe:) Thanks for coming to party with us at Whimsy Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteKelly,
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I love this. Please link it to my linky party & anything else you have to share. It just went live a little early :) Thanks, Peggy. http://diycraftyprojects.com/2012/10/whatcha-work-up-wednesday-5-linky-parties-are-back.html
ReplyDeleteI love Sam Adams Octoberfest!!!!! Never tried it with chicken, BUT thats about to change! Wonderful recipe, but the flavor is stupendous!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE easy!! And it looks soooo YUMMY!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at TheDIYDreamer.com - From Dream to Reality!
My husband just got back from Oktoberfest! I will have to make this for him this weekend! How easy with just two ingredients. I would love it if you would come link this up at my recipe link up! ~~Katie http://www.katieslanguagecafe.com/2012/10/french-cuisine-friday-recipe-link-up-6.html
ReplyDeleteThat sounds delicious and actually easy enough that I could make it! Thanks for sharing at All Start Block Party last week.
ReplyDeleteGreat Post! I love this idea! New follower from The Country Homemaker. I would love for you to come share at my Farm Girl Blog Fest: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/10/farm-girl-blog-fest-6.html
ReplyDeleteLisa
Fresh Eggs Daily
What a great recipe idea! I LOVE Sam Adams Octoberfest beer too! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds great!
ReplyDeleteThank you for partying with the Wildly Original Crowd.
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
My husband will love this. Octoberfest is his favorite beer. Saw your link on Hookin Up With Hepworth's. Pinned. :)
ReplyDeleteChicken and beer. Does it get any better than that??
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing on the All Star Block Party!!
Oh my...the days of feasting are coming!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this week!
Stacey of Embracing Change