Since we began this channel I knew I wanted to share our recipe showing how to grill a beer can chicken. This chicken is moist, seasoned just right and without a doubt one of the easiest ways to grill a chicken. If you're not into a bit of heat be sure to decrease or omit the cayenne pepper.

Ingredients

• 1 large roasting chicken
•  1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 Can of Beer

Directions

1. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine all the spices.
2. Remove giblets from chicken, clean the cavity well, and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Rub the spice mixture into the chicken making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin.
4. Place in a re-sealable plastic bag, seal, and refrigerate 2-3 hours or overnight.
5. Remove the top from the beer can using a can opener
6. Heat the grill to medium-high heat and place the chicken over the beer can in a drip pan or pan that can be placed on the grill
7. Cook for about 1 hour with the grill closed.
8. Chicken is done when it reaches 165f in the thickest section away from the bone

How To Grill A Beer Can Chicken

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• Author: Cooking With Spirits Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

• 1 large roasting chicken
•  1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 Can of Beer

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine all the spices.
2. Remove giblets from chicken, clean the cavity well, and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Rub the spice mixture into the chicken making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin.
4. Place in a re-sealable plastic bag, seal, and refrigerate 2-3 hours or overnight.
5. Remove the top from the beer can using a can opener
6. Heat the grill to medium-high heat and place the chicken over the beer can in a drip pan or pan that can be placed on the grill
7. Cook for about 1 hour with the grill closed.
8. Chicken is done when it reaches 165f in the thickest section away from the bone

 

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