How do you cook a whole chicken on the bbq on top of a can of beer?

Question

I want to cook a chicken on the bbq this afternoon on a can of beer. Does anyone know how long? And do I open the can completely, or just a little?

Answer 1

Beer Can Chicken BBQ Recipe


Weber Poultry Roaster

Here’s a technique that delivers great-tasting chicken and makes a lively conversation starter as well. We’ve used one of our special rubs, but you can sub in 2 to 3 tablespoons of your favorite one. Bottoms up!

For the rub:

1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 whole chicken, 4 to 5 pounds
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 can (16 ounces) beer (tall boy)

To make the rub: In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients.

Remove and discard the neck, giblets, and any excess fat from the chicken. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly spray or brush all over with the vegetable oil and season, inside and out, with the rub.

Open the beer can and pour off half of the beer. Set the half-full can on a flat surface and slide the chicken over the top so the can fits inside the cavity. Transfer the bird to the grill, keeping the can upright. Carefully balance the bird on its two legs and the can. Grill over Indirect Medium heat until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 170°F in the breast and 180°F in the thickest part of the thigh, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Wearing barbecue mitts, carefully remove the chicken and the can from the grill, being careful not to spill the beer – it will be hot. Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes before lifting it from the can. Discard the beer. Cut the chicken into serving pieces. Serve warm.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Answer 2

Beer Butt Chicken

Wash and season your chicken inside and out before grilling. ( I put a little fresh thyme and sage under the breast skin, and season well with garlic powder, and salt and pepper.) Rub your bird with a small amount of olive oil.
Open the can of beer, pouring 1/3 out to allow for boiling. Place the chicken in a standing position on top of the can, leaving wings in a down position, tucking the tips under the upper part of the chicken legs. Position legs in front of the bird, so it stands nice. Place a disposable foil pan under the bird.
*This is important: defer the heat so that it is not directly under the bird, I have a round grill, and I place coals in a circle around the edges.
Place top on grill and leave bottom air holes open, and top air holes slightly open, not all the way.
roast for 1 and 1/2 hrs or 2 hrs for larger bird. ( over 3 lbs)
An easy wasy to tell if it is done, is by trying to bend the leg, a done bird will flex easily.
This is great, the chicken is almost " smoked" and the beer makes it very moist.
Good luck and enjoy!

Answer 3

There's a little wire rack at WalMart that holds the chicken upright with the can of beer inside the cavity. Just pop the can open. Cook with grill lid down until joints move very easily and juices run clear. Drunken chicken is GOOOOOD!

Answer 4

Ok first use a can of beer your like wash chicken and shove can opened up the chickens butt, the place chicken but side down on grill cook till skin turns brown. Oh make sure coals are on the sides of grill so heat moves around chicken or you will burn chickens butt.

Answer 5

About 30 min depending on the bird yes open the can all the way some resipies say pour out 1/2 the can and fill with water don't it tastes better with the hole can.
boy that sounds good.
you should have invited me

Answer 6

Ask Martha

Answer 7

Virtually impossible i would think and most certainly
not a sensible thing to try .

Answer 8

Here is a website with instructions and pictures :)

http://www.outofthefryingpan.com/recipes/chicken.beer.butt.shtml