I really love this Beer Can Chicken Recipe. It’s easy to make and the results are absolutely delicious.
The beer makes the chicken so moist and tender that it simply falls off the bone. Plus the skin will be crispy!. You can season the bird any way you want. I really like thyme because it marries well with the chicken.
Ingredients:
– One (5- 5 lb.) whole roasting or fryer chicken
– 2 teaspoons of dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
– 2 teaspoons of Olive Oil
– 1 Can of Beer, 12 oz.
Preparation:
– Remove the giblets and rinse the chicken inside and out.
– Pat dry with a paper towel
– Rub the chicken with the Olive oil and add the seasonings. To release a little more flavor, rub the thyme in between the palm of your hands, before adding it to the chicken.
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Now comes the hard part: Drink half of the can of beer and set it aside
– Grabbing the chicken legs in each hand push the bird cavity over the beer can. The can should stand by itself
-Place the bird on the grill
– If using a gas grill, turn on half of the burners and cover. If you’re using a gas grill, set the HOT coals aside. The bird will cook better with indirect heat.
– Depending on the size of the chicken it will take about 60- 75 minutes to cook. Internal temperature should be 165 F. To test if the chicken is done just make a small slit in the thigh and if the juices run clear you are good to go.
-Remove from the grill and let it rest for about 5- 10 minutes
I hope you try this Beer Can Chicken Recipe at home!. Let me know how it goes.
You have made such a damn good meal..problem is I haven’t drank alcohol since my dad died in 1993…could you recommend a subsite…….what if I said Please?
Well the alcohol is basically evaporated during the cooking process you can certainly substitute for any bubbling drink like Root Beer.
You don’t need beer. I have used gingerale, sprite, and even water. You just need moisture
Thanks for letting me know Shannon! I’ll definitely try it with Ginger Ale!
I can’t believe I’ve never tried beer can chicken. You have inspired me to drink beer and grill chicken. 😉 Thank you for sharing this with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- I am pinning to try ASAP! 🙂
lol Joy!! Let me know how it comes out!
Hi Tiffany, I just wanted to let you know that I will be featuring your Beer Can Chicken this Sunday @ Inspiration Monday Party! Thanks for sharing with us, I hope to see you there!! ~ Julie redheadcandecorate.com
Thanks so much Julie! what an honor!
I have wanted to try this forever. yours looks amazing, and I love that you used thyme! I can’t wait to try this out! I would love if you would stop by and share this post at my blog party, Celebrate It! It’s all about celebrating the everyday things we do!
http://thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2014/10/celebrate-it-blog-party-12.html
Hope to see you there!
Hi Teri! I will definitely will stop by! Thanks so much for liking the recipe. Hope you can try it at home and let me know how it comes out! 🙂
i heard of chicken being cooked this way but never tried. i am somehow afraid of it!
thank you for linking up ith the #pinitparty
Thanks so much for stopping by!
thank you for linking up with the #pinitparty but this doesn’t look like a recipe to do with parents. do comeback and linkup with my #foodiefriday next week as there is no theme or this week with sweet recipes