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Beer Can Chicken

Easy beer can grilled chicken that is tender, juicy, and moist for perfect delicious chicken every time!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 1 chicken
Calories: 101 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • One whole roaster chicken
  • 1 can beer
  • 2 tablespoons chicken rub
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon for armoa

Instructions

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  1. Remove your chicken from the packaging and pat dry with a paper towel.  Check the body cavity for a package with the giblets or the neck.  Discard these parts, unless you’re planning to make chicken stock. 
  2. Open your can of beer and pour ¼ to ½ of the can into a cup.
  3. Using a sharp knife, kitchen shears, or a can cutter, carefully cut open the top of your can.  Once the top has been cut open, I put 2-3 slices of lemon and a couple of cloves of garlic in the can, and a dash or two of your chicken rub.
  4. There are beer-can chicken holders available, but for this cook I didn’t use any special equipment, just using an 8” cast iron skillet. 
  5. Place the opened can of beer in the middle of the cast iron skillet, then gently place the chicken over the can in the large cavity opening. The bird should sit upright over the can. 
  6. Once the chicken is in place, spray with cooking oil, and then season the chicken with your rub of choice. 
  7. I cooked my chicken on our Kamado-style grill, heated to 400o F, with a few chunks of oak added to the charcoal for some smoke flavor to the chicken. 
  8. Approximately every 20-30 minutes, spritz the chicken with a mixture of the leftover beer with some water added to thin it out. 
  9. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165o F. 
  10. Allow your chicken to rest for 15-20 minutes to keep the meat moist.
  11. Remove from the cast iron skillet after the rest, and carve your chicken into individual cuts. 
  12. Enjoy hot, or cold at a picnic or backyard BBQ!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 101kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 96mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 101kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 96mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.