Drink half the can of beer and use the remainder for the recipe. Make a beer can chicken rub with vegetable oil and a homemade chicken seasoning blend see recipe card below.
Set up your beer can.
Beer can chicken recipe. Position the chicken on the low-heat side of the grill using the beer can and legs to keep it sturdy. Cover and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160ºF at the meaty part of the leg about 45 minutes. If youre using charcoal you may need to add more to maintain heat.
Beer can recipe using ranch dressing as a basting sauce. Drink half the can of beer and use the remainder for the recipe. You might even have time for another beer.
Make a beer can chicken rub with vegetable oil and a homemade chicken seasoning blend see recipe card below. Rub every last bit of it over the skin and inside cavity. Set up your beer can.