Beer Can Chicken

Name: Beer Can Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds); 1 can beer; 3 tbsp chicken seasoning

Beer Can Chicken is a flavorful 3 ingredient dish that takes summer fun to the next level!

⏱ 60 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 45min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings ⭐ 4.9 (20) 👁 5

Ingredients

6 servings

1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds)
1 can beer
3 tbsp chicken seasoning

Instructions

Remove and discard any giblets inside the chicken.
Open the beer and empty half of the can (into a glass for the chef is fine!)
Combine the spice rub and massage over the chicken. Place the chicken over the beer can, legs down and place in a 9" cast iron skillet.
Preheat grill to medium heat, about 375°F.
Place the cast iron skillet with the beer can and chicken directly the grill. Close the lid and allow to cook until tender and the chicken reaches 165°F in the breast and 180°F in the thigh. (Approximately 50-60 minutes).
Carefully remove from the grill, discard beer can and rest 10 minutes, tented with foil, before carving.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place the cast iron skillet with the beer can chicken in the oven. Allow to cook until tender and the chicken reaches 165°F in the breast and 180°F in the thigh. (Approximately 45-60 minutes).
Carefully remove from the oven, discard beer can and rest 10 minutes, tented with foil, before carving.