4.9 from 60 votes
Beer Can Chicken
Beer Can Chicken is a flavorful 3 ingredient dish that takes summer fun to the next level!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken about 3-4 pounds
- 1 can beer
- 3 tablespoons chicken seasoning
Instructions
- Remove and discard any giblets inside the chicken.
- Open the beer and empty half of the can (into a glass for the chef is fine!)
- Combine the spice rub and massage over the chicken. Place the chicken over the beer can, legs down and place in a 9" cast iron skillet.
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To Grill
- Preheat grill to medium heat, about 375°F.
- Place the cast iron skillet with the beer can and chicken directly the grill. Close the lid and allow to cook until tender and the chicken reaches 165°F in the breast and 180°F in the thigh. (Approximately 50-60 minutes).
- Carefully remove from the grill, discard beer can and rest 10 minutes, tented with foil, before carving.
To Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place the cast iron skillet with the beer can chicken in the oven. Allow to cook until tender and the chicken reaches 165°F in the breast and 180°F in the thigh. (Approximately 45-60 minutes).
- Carefully remove from the oven, discard beer can and rest 10 minutes, tented with foil, before carving.
Notes
- To make my favorite homemade chicken seasoning combine the following:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons each: basil, paprika, onion powder, rosemary, dry mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon each: ground thyme, black pepper, garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
Nutrition Information
Calories
305
(15%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
92mg
(4%)
Potassium
270mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2.3mg
(3%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.