Grilled Beer can chicken

Beer Can Chicken

If you want chicken that is fall-off-the-bone tender, moist, and deliciously flavorful, you will fall in love with this beer can chicken recipe.

We all know the weeknight drill: grab a beer and head out to the grill. But next time, try grabbing an extra beer…for your chicken.

If you want chicken that is fall-off-the-bone tender, moist and deliciously flavorful, you will fall in love with this beer-can chicken recipe from Chef Timothy Grandinetti.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. onion powder
  • 1 tbsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp. dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp. black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. garlic powder

Directions

  • Combine all ingredients - store in an airtight container.
  • Preheat the Saber® grill to medium-high.
  • Rub the chicken and its cavity down with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Season the chicken with special rub mixture.
  • Chug/Enjoy ¼ of the beer and sit the chicken on top of the beer can.
  • Place chicken in the center of the Saber® grill and close cover.
  • Cook the chicken for 1 hour to a minimum internal temperature 165° F.
  • Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes prior to carving.

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