So this recipe is labeled Beer Can Chicken I because I love beer can chicken and have tons and tons of different seasonings that I use when I make it. The beer keeps the chicken so moist and juicy while the outside stays nice and crispy. It is also so easy to make and you can practically put in on the grill and leave it alone (please don’t just in case of flare ups). Grilling season is in full swing over here and I hope it is for you too. Enjoy!
1 whole chicken
olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 can of beer
Preheat grill by turning on all burners to medium except for one (if you have a three burner grill, of you have 4 turn 2 off, if 1 turn 1 off).
Rinse your chicken with water and pat dry. Make sure you remove the inside packaging. Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the chicken. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, basil, and garlic powder. Salt and pepper the inside of the chicken as well. Drink (or throw out about 1/4 of the beer, drink it though you don’t want it to go waste).
Take the chicken, leg side down and place it on the beer can. The beer can will keep the chicken standing upright. Place the chicken on the beer can onto the grill, over the burner(s) that are not on. You will be cooking this bird over indirect heat.
Cook the chicken for 30 minutes. Turn the chicken 180 degrees. Cook the chicken for another 30-45 minutes or until fully cooked. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Carve the chicken, serve, and enjoy!
Tags: barbecue, bbq, beer, beer can, chicken, dinner, entree
this looks so tender I will bet it fell off the bone just looking at this wonderful recipe~
I have one of those stands for the cans to sit in and the chicken placed over it. Really handy but I’ve not tried with beer. Gotta try it next time.
Technical question: how in the world do I print these wonderful recipes off? Help?
@Roti n Rice I have seen those stands but have never picked one up. They also make stands similar to the one you are talking about that you can put the beer can in the middle.
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