Description
A simple method for cooking a whole chicken using a partially filled can of beer to keep the meat moist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
- 1 can (12 oz) beer, partially consumed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 350°F or 175°C).
- Remove giblets and neck from the chicken cavity. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Mix salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder together. Rub this mixture all over the outside of the chicken.
- Open the beer can and pour out or drink about half of the beer.
- Carefully position the chicken upright by inserting the open end of the beer can into the chicken cavity. The chicken should stand stable on the can and its legs.
- Place the chicken assembly on the grill, using indirect heat (not directly over the coals or burner).
- Grill for about 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Carefully remove the chicken and the can from the grill. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- You can substitute the beer with chicken broth or white wine if you prefer not to use beer.
- If using an oven, place the chicken on a roasting pan with a specialized beer can chicken holder instead of directly on the can.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 90 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked meat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: beer can chicken, grilled chicken, whole chicken, easy chicken recipe, moist chicken