beer can chicken

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on May 15, 2025

This recipe gives incredible results! Basted from the inside and well-seasoned outside, this is a delicious BBQ chicken to make.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Grill
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (4 to 5 lbs.), rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chicken spice mix
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 can your favorite beer (12 oz/355 ml)
  • 2 large basil leaves
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 large clove garlic, peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup bbq sauce for chicken

How To Make beer can chicken

  • Step 1
    Preheat grill between 375ºF to 400ºF.
  • Step 2
    In a bowl, add oil, chicken spice mix, and brown sugar; set aside.
  • Step 3
    Pour beer into a canister. Add basil leaves, thyme sprigs, and garlic clove. Place the lid on, secure it, and slide it into the stand sitting on the tray.
  • Step 4
    Sit chicken on top of the canister and move its legs forward to stabilize the bird. Evenly brush on the rub, making sure to cover the entire chicken.
  • Step 5
    Place the tray in the middle of the preheated grill with indirect heat, close the lid, and cook until internal temperature reaches 175ºF.
  • Step 6
    About 45 minutes after sitting there (literally), brush on BBQ Sauce for Chicken, close the lid, and repeat every 15 minutes until it’s done.
  • Step 7
    To view this succulent BBQ recipe on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/PeNB9tzJDiw

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Grill
Culture: American

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