Cooking a beer can chicken is a delicious and fun way to enjoy a juicy and flavorful bird. Here's the lowdown on this quirky cooking technique.
How to Prep a Beer Can Chicken
You'll need a can of your favorite beer and a whole chicken. You will also need your favorite chicken recipe of you can get our full recipe for Beer Can Chicken by clicking here. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. While the grill is heating up, prepare the chicken by seasoning it generously with your favorite spice rub. Next, crack open a can of your favorite beer and pour out half of it (or drink it, we won't judge). I like to add herbs and citrus to the remaining beer in the can. Once you’ve prepped your beer, place the can on a flat surface such as a rimmed baking sheet and carefully lower the chicken onto the can so that it's sitting upright. Make sure to tuck the wings behind the chicken's back to prevent them from burning. The beer inside the can will help keep the chicken moist and tender.
How to Grill a Beer Can Chicken
Once the grill is hot, carefully place the chicken on the grill grates, making sure it's standing upright, with the can acting as a stand. Close the lid and let the chicken cook for about an hour and a half, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F.
How to Serve a Beer Can Chicken
When the chicken is fully cooked, carefully remove it from the grill and let it rest for about 10 minutes before carving and serving. The result is a delicious and juicy chicken with crispy skin that's so moist your friends and family will wish you had made two! So, crack open a cold one and give beer can chicken a try!
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