Beer Can Chicken

5 from 7 votes

This delicious, juicy chicken on your grill is so easy! The perfectly seasoned, crispy chicken with tender, juicy meat grilled on a beer can.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Beer Can Chicken

Servings:

Calories: 234kcal

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high indirect heat, about 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a small bow,l mix together the BBQ Chicken rub or use your favorite premade chicken rub.
Rinse chicken under cold running water. Discard giblets and neck from chicken; drain and pat dry. Pour out or drink half. of the can of beer. Fit whole chicken over the can of beer with the legs on the bottom; keep upright. I recommend using this chicken rack also! Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of seasoning into the top cavity.
Gently lift the skin from the chicken. Generously rub the chicken rub in between the skin and meat of the chicken to season well. Next rub the remaining seasoning mix over the entire surface of the chicken.
Place the chicken, standing on the can, directly on the preheated grill on the "cool side" to cook using indirect heat. Close the lid and barbecue the chicken until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. We recommend not checking the grill for the first hour so the heat stays in.
Remove the chicken from the grill and discard the beer can. Cover the chicken with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.