By Becky Hardin
Published Sep 15, 2022
Fire up the grill! This Beer Can Chicken comes out perfectly cooked and super tender. Seasoned with a host of spices, it’s such a delicious and fun BBQ dish!
Chicken on a Can of Beer
This chicken on a can of beer is our new go to way of grilling chicken! It makes for such an easy dinner option, perfect for summer parties and family BBQ’s. Kids and adult are going to adore this flavor packed chicken!
Looking for more BBQ recipes? Why not also try my St. Louis Grilled Ribs Recipe and my Mexican Corn on the Cob .
Why You’ll Love this Beer Can Chicken on the Grill:
- JUICY: The steam from the beer can makes sure the chicken is super tender and juicy so it melts in your mouth.
- CRISPY SKIN: The chicken is covered in a mix of spices and comes out super crispy and flavorful.
- EASY : So easy! Rub with pantry staples spices then pop on the beer can and grill!
If you’re looking for a healthy BBQ main, then look no further than this flavor packed beer can chicken!
How to Make Beer Can Chicken
You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!
- Rub olive and the spice mixture all over the chicken.
- Set the chicken on the can of beer and grill.
- Allow to rest, slice, serve and enjoy!
A can of beer props the chicken up on the grill so that it cooks more evenly and doesn’t need to be flipped. Leaving the beer can half full steams the inside of the bird, leading to tender, juicy meat.
Use whatever beer you have on hand. There’s no need to use a fancy beer because it’s only steaming the meat, not marinading it.
Definitely not! You can use a 12-ounce can of soda or juice instead. You can also use a vegetable or bean can. Remove the label before cooking, and bring the chicken juice-soaked veggies or beans to a boil on the stovetop at the end to make a tasty side.
Absolutely! Preheat the oven to 350°F and place the seasoned beer can chicken in a large roasting pan. Bake the chicken until the juices run clear and the breasts register 165°F, about 65 minutes.
I don’t recommend using a chicken larger than 5 pounds because the beer can may not be able to adequately support a bigger bird.
Serving Suggestions
This scrumptious chicken can be served with all kinds of yummy sides. Here are some favorites:
- Baked Mac and Cheese
- Shoestring Fries
- Cucumber Salad
- Tricolor Pasta Salad
This chicken is so tender and flavorful, you can have it with sides, roll it up in a wrap or shred and smother with BBQ sauce. It’s the chicken that keeps on giving!
Storage Instructions
Store leftover beer can chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Remove the meat from the bones and let cool fully before storing.
Freezing Instructions
Freeze leftover beer can chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Remove the meat from the bones and let cool fully before storing.
Make It A Meal
- Serve beer can chicken with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies to make a complete meal.
- Shred beer can chicken and use it in soups , on top of salads , or in tacos .
- Leftovers are great mixed with a little mayonnaise and piled into sandwiches.
Oven Instructions
To bake beer can chicken in the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the chicken on the beer can and set it in a deep-walled roasting pan. Bake the chicken until the juices run clear and the breasts register 165°F, about 65 minutes.
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Beer can chicken is healthy, delicious and such an easy BBQ recipe! The steamed beer turns the chicken super moist and juicy, the seasoned skin becomes ultra crispy and flavor packed – it’s a total winner of a chicken dinner!
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- Yogurt Marinated Chicken Thighs
- Grilled Bruschetta Chicken Caprese
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breasts
- Stuffed Chicken Caprese Sandwich
- Tandoori Chicken
- Fiesta Lime Chicken
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 tablespoon paprika smoked preferred
- ▢ 2 teaspoons onion powder
- ▢ 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ▢ 1 tablespoons kosher salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ▢ ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary
- ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- ▢ 1 (12-ounce) can beer half full
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Instructions
- Turn on half of the burners on the grill and set to medium-high heat.
- Combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and herbs in a small dish. 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs
- Rub the olive oil and seasoning all over the chicken. 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 whole chicken
- Set the chicken over the can of beer, so the chicken is sitting upright. 1 (12-ounce) can beer
- Place the chicken onto the grill, grilling over indirect heat and ensuring the burners directly under the chicken are turned off.
- Cover the grill and let the chicken cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Check the temperature of the chicken at the thickest part of the thigh. The temperature should reach 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill, loosely cover it in tin foil, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Becky’s Tips
- Serve beer can chicken with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies to make a complete meal.
- Shred beer can chicken and use it in soups , on top of salads , or in tacos .
- Leftovers are great mixed with a little mayonnaise and piled into sandwiches.
- To bake beer can chicken in the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the chicken on the beer can and set it in a deep-walled roasting pan. Bake the chicken until the juices run clear and the breasts register 165°F, about 65 minutes.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Beer Can Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon paprika smoked preferred
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 1 (12-ounce) can beer half full
Instructions
- Turn on half of the burners on the grill and set to medium-high heat.
- Combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and herbs in a small dish. 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs
- Rub the olive oil and seasoning all over the chicken. 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 whole chicken
- Set the chicken over the can of beer, so the chicken is sitting upright. 1 (12-ounce) can beer
- Place the chicken onto the grill, grilling over indirect heat and ensuring the burners directly under the chicken are turned off.
- Cover the grill and let the chicken cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Check the temperature of the chicken at the thickest part of the thigh. The temperature should reach 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill, loosely cover it in tin foil, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Video
Notes
- Serve beer can chicken with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies to make a complete meal.
- Shred beer can chicken and use it in soups , on top of salads , or in tacos .
- Leftovers are great mixed with a little mayonnaise and piled into sandwiches.
- To bake beer can chicken in the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the chicken on the beer can and set it in a deep-walled roasting pan. Bake the chicken until the juices run clear and the breasts register 165°F, about 65 minutes.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
