Beer Can Chicken

Recipe courtesy Bob Blumer

Show: The Surreal GourmetEpisode: Thrilling Grilling

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
1 hr 15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr 15 min
Total:: 1 hr 35 min

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Ingredients

1 (4-pound) whole chicken
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons of your favorite dry spice rub
1 can beer

Directions

Remove neck and giblets from chicken and discard. Rinse chicken inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Rub chicken lightly with oil then rub inside and out with salt, pepper and dry rub. Set aside.

Open beer can and take several gulps (make them big gulps so that the can is half full). Place beer can on a solid surface. Grabbing a chicken leg in each hand, plunk the bird cavity over the beer can. Transfer the bird-on-a-can to your grill and place in the center of the grate, balancing the bird on its 2 legs and the can like a tripod.

Cook the chicken over medium-high, indirect heat (i.e. no coals or burners on directly under the bird), with the grill cover on, for approximately 1 1/4 hours or until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F in the breast area and 180 degrees F in the thigh, or until the thigh juice runs clear when stabbed with a sharp knife. Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

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Stephanie Cave Creek , AZ 08-23-2009
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Super Chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband made this tonight on the grill. It was great! Unfortunately the dog needed a bath afterwards because there... wasn't a "collection can" under the grill for all the drippings...oh well it was worth it, the dog enjoyed the mess and the grill is fixed because we will definitely be making this again!!!Read more
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Heather Citrus Heights, CA 07-13-2009
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Thumbs up!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I stuffed fresh garlic, oregano, sage and butter under the skin in addition to the rub. It was moist and juicy- a huge hit!
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Teri Woodinville, WA 07-05-2009
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YUM! Moist and delicious...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I add sliced lemons & limes under the skin. Try rubbing rosemary/thyme on top of skin. Try dark beer or the least expensive... canned beer you can find. I won a contest with my recipe and beat out a guy's ribs w/sauce. Crazy, right? So easy and a multitude of variations. Very easy--great for any skill level.Read more
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Rick Little Falls, NJ 06-29-2009
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Beer Can Chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Came out great. Real moist. The only change I will make the next time is to cut the salt in half.
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Nicole Arlington Heights, IL 06-21-2009
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Best chicken I've ever made
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It was honestly the best chicken I've ever made. Super easy. The skin was yummy and the chicken stayed very moist. I used... a can of Heineken and seasoned with Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning. And I bought one of those stands for the chicken, which worked really well. I'm not sure the chicken would have been stable on the grill without it.Read more
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Aaron Eugene, OR 02-07-2009
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Juicy, Tasty Chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I couldn't such a simple recipe produced such fabulous chicken! The chicken was moist and full of flavor. I used... McCormick's "Chicken Rub" and Coors Light. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beer.Read more