This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. This Beer Can Chicken is incredibly delicious, juicy and moist. This chicken is perfectly seasoned with herbs and spices and baked to a crispy perfection. The steam from the beer creates an unbelievably moist chicken, you’ll love it from the very
first bite. I started making beer can chicken a few years ago and ever since then it’s been a family favorite. I can honestly say that this chicken is probably the most juicy and delicious chicken and a million times better than the roasted chickens you get at the grocery store. The steam from the beer creates an amazing juicy chicken. This chicken is roasted at a pretty high temperature of 425 F degrees, it gets nice and crispy all around,
no more soggy chicken on the bottom. Because this chicken stands up on the beer can, it cooks evenly all around giving you crispy skin and juicy meat. You don’t want to skip the brown sugar because it caramelizes the skin nicely, it’s so worth it. Don’t worry about it adding too much sweetness, this chicken is still pretty savoury. I found this amazing beer can chicken pan at a local kitchen store and I simply love it.
You can find it on amazon here. It really is super simple to use it for beer can chicken because the beer can fits nicely inside and then when you place the chicken over it, it’s nice and snug. However, you don’t need a special pan to make this chicken. I have made this in a regular roasting pan. Start by mixing all the rub ingredients together in a small bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the
chicken and rub it in all over. Sprinkle over the rub and use your hands to massage all the rub into all the nooks and crannies. Open the can of beer and pour about 1/4 of it into the roasting pan and set the can of beer in the center of the roasting pan. Place the chicken upright over the beer can and drizzle the olive oil over the chicken. Transfer to the oven for baking and you’re done. How Long to Bake Beer Can Chicken in the OvenYou’ll need to bake it for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes in a 425 F degree preheated oven. To properly test if the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check and make sure the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F/75C degrees. Grilled Beer Can ChickenThe great thing about this chicken is that you can also grill it and it will turn out just as delicious and amazing.
What Beer to Use for Beer Can ChickenHere’s the great news! It doesn’t really matter what beer you use. Use whatever you have in the house. I’ve used all different sort of beers and the result is always the same. There really is no need to be fancy with your beer. Expert Tips
What to Serve With Beer Can ChickenHere are some delicious side dishes I love serving my chicken with:
How Do You Store Leftover ChickenIf you’re lucky enough to have leftovers from this chicken, store them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. More Must Try Chicken RecipesMy Newsletter Pinterest Facebook Instagram This Beer Can Chicken is incredibly delicious, juicy and moist. This chicken is perfectly seasoned with herbs and spices and baked to a crispy perfection. The steam from the beer creates an unbelievably moist chicken, you’ll love it from the very first bite.
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Calories: 374kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 5g (2%)Protein: 24g (48%)Fat: 26g (40%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Cholesterol: 95mg (32%)Sodium: 484mg (21%)Potassium: 297mg (8%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 830IU (17%)Vitamin C: 2.1mg (3%)Calcium: 22mg (2%)Iron: 1.6mg (9%) Course:Main Course Cuisine:American Keyword:beer can chicken, oven roasted chicken Meet Joanna CismaruI’m Joanna (Jo for short) and this is my blog where I share with you my culinary adventures. Here you will find a variety of recipes using simple everyday ingredients and creating wonderful, delicious and comforting meals, including some decadent desserts. Reader InteractionsJo Cooks... Flavors from around the worldNo matter what household we have all grown up in, there is something that has brought us all together here and that is a love and appreciation of food. Food that is from cultures and cuisines across the world has always been a staple of the blog. I'm excited to bring you all a taste of each corner of the earth, every last bite seasoned to perfection and served up with love - from my kitchen to yours. How do you tell if beer can chicken is done?You want your chicken to be sitting on top of the can (it can use its legs to support it, if need be). Grill your chicken until its internal temperature reaches 160° F, and be sure to let it rest for 10 minutes before digging in!
At what temperature is beer can chicken done?Position legs to best support chicken (similar to a tripod). Close lid. 4 Grill chicken 1 1/2 hours or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thigh). Remove chicken from can before serving.
What is the best liquid to use for beer can chicken?You can use your favorite soft drink, such as cola or root beer if you prefer. You can get even more creative with an empty, clean aluminum can. Fill it halfway with chicken stock, wine, or any mix of liquid and herbs and spices.
Can I use a bottle of beer for beer can chicken?The beer can actually prevents the bird from cooking from the inside so all the heat must penetrate the bird from the outside. The ink on cans is not food grade, even Anheuser-Busch, will not endorse using their beer cans for beer can chicken.
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