Recipes Meat and Poultry Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes Beer Can Chicken 4.5 (241) 173 Reviews 58 Photos This beer can-chicken recipe produces deliciously moist chicken. It's perfect for a BBQ on a hot summer day. The other half of the can of beer is for the cook to enjoy while preparing dinner! Submitted by Hunter's Mom 2008 Updated on October 4, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 58 58 58 58 58 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ⅓ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons paprika 2 teaspoons dry mustard ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ (12 fluid ounce) can beer 1 (3 pound) whole chicken Directions Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, about 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Place half-full can of beer in the center of a plate. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Rinse chicken under cold running water. Discard giblets and neck from chicken; drain and pat dry. Fit whole chicken over the can of beer with the legs on the bottom; keep upright. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of seasoning mix into the top cavity of chicken. Beer may foam up when seasonings fall inside the can. Rub remaining seasoning mix over entire surface of chicken. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place chicken, standing on the can, directly on the preheated grill. Close the lid and cook chicken until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from the grill and discard beer can. Cover chicken with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Recipe Tip For extra stability, an inexpensive beer can stand can be purchased at most kitchen stores. Editor's Note: The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the beer and spice rub ingredients. The actual amount of these ingredients consumed will vary. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 546 Calories 27g Fat 24g Carbs 48g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 546 % Daily Value * Total Fat 27g 35% Saturated Fat 7g 37% Cholesterol 145mg 48% Sodium 479mg 21% Total Carbohydrate 24g 9% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 18g Protein 48g 95% Vitamin C 5mg 6% Calcium 61mg 5% Iron 4mg 23% Potassium 598mg 13% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved