Description
A simple method for cooking a whole chicken upright using a partially filled can of beer for moisture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
- 1 can (12 oz) beer, partially consumed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 350°F or 175°C).
- Remove giblets and neck from the chicken cavity. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub the spice mixture all over the outside of the chicken.
- Brush the outside of the chicken with olive oil.
- Carefully open the beer can and pour out about half of the beer.
- Position the chicken upright by inserting the open end of the beer can into the chicken’s cavity. The chicken should stand stable on the can and its legs.
- Place the chicken on the grill, balancing it on the can and the outer edges of the legs or on a specialized beer can chicken stand if you have one.
- Grill for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).
- Carefully remove the chicken and the can from the grill. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a can opener to create extra holes in the top of the beer can for better steam release.
- If you do not want to use beer, substitute with chicken broth or apple juice in the can.
- If using an oven, place the chicken on a baking sheet to catch drippings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 90 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 55
- Cholesterol: 180
Keywords: beer can chicken, grilled chicken, whole chicken recipe, upright chicken, easy grilling