This is the best beer can chicken recipe and will be the easiest thing that you make all summer. It’s absolutely delicious, moist, and perfectly cooked on the grill every time.

This beer can chicken is juicy, flavor-packed, and ridiculously easy to make on the grill — crispy skin, tender meat, and zero fuss every time.

We have been making all kinds of delicious grilled recipes this summer, like this skillet blackened salmon and skillet pizza recipe.

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Honestly, this beer can chicken is probably one of our favorite grilled recipes though.

The combination of delicious flavor and the way that this is cooked is seriously to die for. It’s so delicious that the whole family keeps asking for more.

If you think that this chicken looks amazing, then you should check out this garbage can turkey recipe! It’s our favorite way to cook a turkey — so moist and delicious!

We find that Costco has the best deal on chicken — these two organic whole chickens were only $27.87. They are the perfect size for cooking on the grill.

How to Make Easy Beer Can Chicken

Ingredients

Whole chicken – The star of the show, this bird cooks upright for evenly roasted, super juicy meat with perfectly crispy skin.
Half a can of beer – Adds moisture and subtle flavor while steaming the chicken from the inside.
Chicken seasoning – A bold, savory spice blend that gives the chicken that crave-worthy, grill-ready flavor.

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, about 375 degrees F.

2. Coat the chicken with chicken seasoning. We love to use the Club House Montreal Chicken spice from Costco.

3. Drink half of the beer and carefully place the chicken onto the open, half-full can.

4. Place the bird on a 5-8″ cast iron skillet, balanced on the can, standing upright.

5. Next, place the chicken directly onto the preheated grill.

6. A baking sheet or oven-safe dish works to place the beer can on as well.

7. Cook for 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

8. Carefully remove the chicken from the grill using heat-safe gloves.

9. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving it.

You can also make this recipe in the oven at home! It’s just as delicious!

How to Bake a Beer Can Chicken

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Place the cast iron skillet with beer can chicken in the oven.

3. Allow to cook for 50-60 minutes.

This recipe makes the most tender, juicy chicken that we have ever had!

It’s such a versatile dish too, with a ton of different variations. Try using a can of soda instead of beer, or chipotle seasoning instead of chicken spice.

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