Description
Experience the ultimate backyard barbecue with this mouthwatering beer can chicken recipe. Juicy and flavorful, this dish features a perfectly seasoned whole chicken infused with the richness of your favorite beer. With its crispy skin and tender meat, it’s sure to impress your guests and elevate any gathering. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees delicious results that will leave everyone raving for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 1 can of lager or pale ale (12 oz)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Prepare your grill: Preheat to medium heat (350°F/175°C).
- Prep the chicken: Rinse, pat dry, and remove giblets.
- Season: Rub olive oil on the chicken, then sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add beer: Open the beer can and insert it into the chicken's cavity for stability.
- Grill: Place the chicken upright on indirect heat and grill for about 1 hour until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Crisp it up: Move to direct heat for the last 10-15 minutes to achieve crispy skin.
- Rest before carving for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken (about 200g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg