Beer Can Chicken

Y’all ready to be transported straight to the succulent heart of Southern cuisine with our delightful Beer Can Chicken? This fantastic roast chicken method sees a whole bird delicately cooked on a can of beer, resulting in an unbelievably tender, juicy, and flavorful bird. Perfect for your backyard BBQ parties, game day feasts or for when you simply want to impress the pants off your Dinner guests! The beer in the can keeps the chicken moist and adds a subtle flavor that is gonna leave you hollering for more. Because who wouldn’t love a beautifully roasted chicken with an amber-crisp skin and a subtle beer-infused flavor?

The preparation’s a hoot! We’re talkin’ half an hour of prepping and about 75-90 minutes of cook time. You can sit back, crack open another beer, and let your oven or barbecue do all the magic. It’s perfect for serving a bunch of hungry folk as one chicken serves about 4 peeps and you’ll be left with plenty of meat to make Sammies for the next day.

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 1.5 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours
• Servings: 4

So let���s get clucking and crack on with the recipe already!

Ingredients & Equipment You’ll Need

• 1 whole chicken (about 3 to 4 pounds)
• A tall-boy beer can (half-full)
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons of your favorite dry rub
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Our key element here is the beer. It gives a nice subtle flavor to the chicken and helps to keep it juicy. You can use any beer you like, but I���d recommend a lager. For the dry rub, feel free to use your favorite spices. If you don’t have a preferred rub, mix up some brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

How To Make Beer Can Chicken

1. Preheat your grill for medium-high heat, built for indirect grilling.
2. Wash your chicken inside and out, then pat dry it completely. Rub it down with the vegetable oil, then apply the dry rub and salt liberally inside and out.
3. Pop the top from the beer can, then sit the chicken on top so that the can fits inside the cavity. Position the chicken on the grates so it is standing on the can and using the legs to balance.
4. Grill it over indirect medium heat until the juices run clear and the chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165��F, usually 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
5. Let the chicken tent under aluminum foil for about 10 minutes before you plan to start carving.

Tips For The Best Results

• Ensure that your grill is clean and preheated.
• Make sure to use a good-quality beer.
• Pat your chicken dry before applying the rub.

Storage Tips

• You can store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use a different kind of beer?
A: Absolutely! Any beer will work, as long as you enjoy its flavor.

Q: What else can I use for steaming the chicken?
A: For a non-alcoholic option, you can use canned soda or broth.

Q: Can I make this in the oven?
A: Sure, set your oven for 350��F and cook for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Q: What can I do with the leftover beer in the can?
A: You can either drink it or save it for cooking another dish.

Q: How do I know it’s done?
A: Use a meat thermometer. It should read at least 165��F in the thickest part of the bird.

Nutritional Facts of Beer Can Chicken

The nutritional facts will of course vary slightly based on the exact ingredients used, but generally you can expect:

• Per serving: 487 Calories
• Fat: 33.8g
• Protein: 39.6g
• Carbohydrates: 1.3g

Trust me, friends, if there’s a recipe to get “beer can happy” about, it’s this Beer Can Chicken! So go grab that chicken, pop open a beer, and let’s have ourselves a good old time. There’s no better combo than an icy cold beer and perfectly roasted chicken. How bout serving it with some buttery corn on the cob or a creamy potato salad? You can thank me later!