Description
Experience the ultimate grilling delight with Beer Can Chicken! This juicy, flavorful dish features a whole chicken marinated in spices and beer, cooked upright on the grill for perfectly crispy skin. Imagine the mouthwatering aroma filling the air as friends gather around to savor every bite. Ideal for backyard barbecues or family gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 pounds)
- 1 can (12 oz) of your favorite lager or pale ale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; rub generously over the chicken.
- Pour out half of the beer and position the can inside the chicken cavity.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Place the chicken upright on the grill grates; close lid and cook for about 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Carefully remove from grill, let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of whole chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg