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.

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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I have to say that this beer can chicken is probably one of our favorite grilled recipes though. The combination of delicious flavour 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!

How to make easy beer can chicken

Ingredients

Whole chicken
Half a can of beer
Chicken seasoning

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.

Directions

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

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place the cast iron skillet with beer can chicken in the oven.
Allow to cook for 50-60 mins.

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.