Beer Can Chicken
This recipe for Grilled Beer Can Chicken results in tender, juicy and delicious chicken with few ingredients and minimal preparation. Oh yeah, and it will have crispy skin too!
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 378kcal
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken make sure to remove the bag with the extra parts before cooking.
- ¼ cup water or stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken on the preheated grill and add the stock or water. Close the hood and cook for 15 minutes.
- Check on the chicken. It should be dripping juices onto the roaster, and there should still be plenty of liquid. Add more water if it runs out. Turn the heat down if the chicken is getting black spots. Close the lid and cook for 15 more minutes.
- Check on the chicken. It should now look golden and delicious. Turn the grill to low heat and let cook for 10 more minutes. Check the internal temperature in the chicken's THIGH (ensure you don't touch the bone). It should read 165°F (73°C). The juices should be running clear.
- Remove the chicken from the grill onto a rimmed sheet pan. Place the pan on the grill next to the cooked chicken. Using tongs, lift the bird (carefully!) with the roaster still in place and gently lay it onto the sheet pan. The liquid will spill out onto the pan, which is great because you can use that for a sauce or to pour over the chicken once it is cut, for extra juicy meat. Gently remove the roaster from the chicken and set aside to let the chicken rest.
- Cut the chicken however you like and enjoy hot!
Notes
I know this recipe is a bit strange to be called Beer Can Chicken without using any beer or beer cans... but it is the idea that is the same. It's actually dangerous to cook a beer can on the grill as the paint from the beer can dissipates into the meat while the grill is cooking!
If you love making chicken on the grill, leave me a comment below!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.002g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
