Beer Can Chicken

Beer Can Chicken

Posted 2013-08-30 by tgolanosfollow
If you're not used to grilling a whole chicken, there is a chance that your finished bird will come out too dry. Adding a half a can of beer to the cooking process keeps the chicken moist while adding a slightly unique flavor to the meat.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Makes: 1 whole chicken

Ingredients
1 Whole Chicken, approximately 2kgs
Half a can of lager beer
Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chilli powder, salt & pepper (enough of all to flavor the chicken)

Any lagerstyle beer will do

Method
  • Place of of the spices into a bowl. Mix together well and set aside.

  • Add more of whichever spice youd like to be the dominate flavor

  • Cut the plastic wrap off of the chicken and pat it dry with a paper towel. Place the chicken on a plate and begin to season with spices.



  • Be sure to get the seasoning in between the wings and legs

  • Place the half-full can of beer in a beer can holder and place it on a plate.

  • Open up the bottom cavity of the chicken and slide the chicken over the beer can.

  • If the beer can is too full, it may cause the grill to flare up if the beer boils over

  • Place the chicken on the grill. Cook on a medium heat for 1 hour, 20 minutes or until the chicken's juices run clear.

  • If the grill begins to flare up too much because of dripping beer and/or grease, turn off the burners until the flames die down.

    I try to not let the grill reach more than 120C250F during the cooking process

  • Remove the chicken with the beer can and place onto a plate. Slowly pull the beer can out of the chicken, and enjoy! Serve with vegetables.

  • Categories
    #chicken
    #barbecue
    #barbecue
    #dinner


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    223950 - 2023-07-17 07:52:41

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