Beer can chicken is one of the best ways to cook a whole chicken on a charcoal grill. The steam from the beer keeps the chicken incredibly juicy while the high heat crisps up the skin perfectly. For this cook, the chicken was roasted on a Napoleon charcoal grill using Kingsford charcoal briquettes and a chunk of cherrywood from Furtado Farms for that perfect light smoky flavor.
The beer used in this recipe was Coldstream Clear Nova Scotia Lager, which adds moisture and subtle flavour while the chicken cooks. Seasoned with butter and Top Shelf BBQ Seasoning by Beer League Barbecue, this chicken came out incredibly flavorful with crispy skin and juicy meat.
This method is simple, reliable, and perfect for backyard BBQ cooks.
Ingredients
• 1 whole chicken
• 1 can Coldstream Clear Nova Scotia Lager @coldstreamclear
• 2 tbsp butter (softened)
• 2–3 tbsp Top Shelf BBQ Seasoning by Beer League Barbecue
• Kingsford charcoal briquettes @Kingsford
• 1 chunk Furtado Farms cherrywood
Instructions
1. Preheat the @NapoleonProducts charcoal grill to 400–425°F using Kingsford charcoal briquettes.
2. While the grill heats up, pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Dry skin helps the chicken crisp up.
3. Rub the chicken with softened butter all over the skin.
4. Season generously with Top Shelf BBQ Seasoning covering the entire chicken.
5. Open the Coldstream Clear Nova Scotia Lager and pour out or drink about a quarter of the can.
6. Carefully place the chicken over the beer can so the chicken sits upright.
7. Add a chunk of Furtado Farms cherrywood to the charcoal to create a light smoky flavour.
8. Place the chicken upright on the grill over indirect heat.
9. Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 400–425°F until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F in the breast and 175°F in the thighs.
10. Remove the chicken carefully, let it rest for 10 minutes, then carve and enjoy.
The combination of charcoal heat, cherrywood smoke, and Nova Scotia lager creates incredible flavour in this chicken. The butter and BBQ seasoning help crisp the skin while keeping everything juicy inside.
If you enjoy backyard BBQ, charcoal grilling, and easy smoker recipes, this beer can chicken recipe is a must try. Perfect for backyard cooks looking to master simple but impressive BBQ techniques.
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