Skip to content

Beer-Can Chicken

A whole chicken roasted upright over a can of beer for impossibly juicy, smoky meat.

90 minutes
Serves 4
Dinner

No common allergens detected

Based on this recipe's ingredient list. Always verify with your own brands and labels.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the Rub: Mix the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Season: Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, then the spice rub, inside and out.

  3. 3

    Prep the Can: Open the beer and pour out (or drink) half; the half-full can becomes the stand.

  4. 4

    Mount: Lower the chicken cavity over the beer can so it sits upright, legs down, like a tripod.

  5. 5

    Roast: Stand it on a grill (lid down) or in a roasting tray at 190°C (375°F) for about 1.25 hours, until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).

  6. 6

    Rest: Carefully lift off the can, rest the chicken 10 minutes, then carve.

Plan it in Listahan

Add Beer-Can Chicken to your week, check it against your household's allergens, and build the shopping list automatically.

More Southern Soul Food recipes