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Beer Can Chicken: Quick & Flavorful

Perfect for any BBQ, our Beer Can Chicken recipe combines simple ingredients and effortless grilling. Prep a whole chicken with a custom spice rub, set it on a beer can, and grill on the Z Grills Multitasker 7052B at 375ยฐF. In just 90 minutes, achieve a crispy, juicy chicken, basted with a buttery hot sauce for extra flavor. Rest, slice, and enjoy a perfectly cooked bird every time.
Servings 2
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours

Equipment

  • Z Grills Multitasker 7052B
  • Z GRILLS HICKORY

Ingredients

Ingredient list

  • 3-5 LB Roaster Chicken
  • 1/2 1/2 can your favorite beer

Custom Rub

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and Pepper

Custom basting sauce

  • 3/4 stick butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Franks red hot sauce or your favorite hot sauce

Instructions

Custom Rub

  • Mix all ingredients

Custom basting sauce

  • Melt the butter and add it to your hot sauce.

Beer Can Chicken

  • Carefully stand your bird up on the beer can and rub it down. Let rest while you fire up the pit.
  • Pre-heat your Z grills to 375f.
  • Once that temperature is reached carefully add in your chicken. I like using a tin underneath to catch all the drippings. It also helps the bird stand up.
  • Approximately 45 minutes in you should be 1/2 way cooked you can start basting the bird. Make sure to baste it well.
  • approximately 90 minutes in you should be finished 165f breast, 175f dark meat. Please remember that you'll get some carryover once removed. Before removing Baste the bird
  • You can remove the bird to the board to rest. At this point, you can baste some more
  • after resting 15 minutes, slice and enjoy! - give me a short absctact/summary

Video

Notes

A blend of spices in a mixing bowl, ready for seasoning beer can chicken, showcasing brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, dry mustard, garlic and onion powders.
Mixing up magic! ๐ŸŒŸ Dive into the rich colors of our custom spice blend, the secret to our mouth-watering beer can chicken. #SpiceMix #FlavorExplosion
Bottle of Frank's RedHot sauce and a block of salted butter on a kitchen counter, essential ingredients for a spicy basting sauce.
Getting ready to mix up some magic with Frank's RedHot and butter ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿงˆ. A match made in heaven for that perfect spicy baste. #BBQSeason #SpicyRecipes
Pouring wood pellets into a Z Grills smoker, smoke billowing as the grill heats up, preparing for a barbecue session.
Smoky beginnings ๐Ÿ”ฅ! Loading up our Z Grills smoker with hickory pellets to infuse that rich, smoky flavor into every bite. #GrillLife #BBQSeason
A close-up view of a golden-brown beer can chicken being basted with a bright orange basting brush, highlighting the juicy, crispy skin.
Glazing perfection! ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ”ฅ Watch as we baste our beer can chicken to golden perfection, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. #GrillMaster #BeerCanChicken
A perfectly roasted beer can chicken being lifted from a grill tray by a person wearing heat-resistant gloves.
๐Ÿ— Behold the glory of a perfectly roasted beer can chicken! Juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside. #BeerCanChicken #GrillMaster
Perfectly roasted beer can chicken standing upright on a wooden board, with a crisp, golden-brown skin, cooked on a grill.
Turn up the heat and flavor with our Beer Can Chicken! ๐Ÿ—โœจ Cooked to perfection with a rich, golden-brown crust, this chicken isn't just food; it's a masterpiece off the grill. Dive in to discover how itโ€™s done!
Cost: 15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken