Beer Can Chicken

Beer Can Chicken is a flavorful 3 ingredient dish that takes summer fun to the next level!

⏱️ 60 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 45 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 4.9 (20) 👁️ 24 views
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Beer Can ChickenFoto: Spend With Pennies

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds)
  • 1 can beer
  • 3 tablespoons chicken seasoning

Steps

  1. Remove and discard any giblets inside the chicken.

  2. Open the beer and empty half of the can (into a glass for the chef is fine!)

  3. Combine the spice rub and massage over the chicken. Place the chicken over the beer can, legs down and place in a 9" cast iron skillet.

  4. Preheat grill to medium heat, about 375°F.

  5. Place the cast iron skillet with the beer can and chicken directly the grill. Close the lid and allow to cook until tender and the chicken reaches 165°F in the breast and 180°F in the thigh. (Approximately 50-60 minutes).

  6. Carefully remove from the grill, discard beer can and rest 10 minutes, tented with foil, before carving.

  7. Preheat oven to 375°F.

  8. Place the cast iron skillet with the beer can chicken in the oven. Allow to cook until tender and the chicken reaches 165°F in the breast and 180°F in the thigh. (Approximately 45-60 minutes).

  9. Carefully remove from the oven, discard beer can and rest 10 minutes, tented with foil, before carving.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories305
Protein24g
Carbs3g
Fat19g

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