Fire up the grill (or oven) and enjoy our best beer can chicken.
But hear me out.
October Creative
The result is tender, falling-off-the-bone meat, encased in salty, herby, crispy skin.
October Creative
How To Cook Beer Can Chicken in the Oven
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Prepare the chicken as directed in Steps 2 and 3.
Cook for 13 to 15 minutes a pound, until the breast reaches 165F and the thigh reaches 170F.
October Creative and Elise Bauer
Alternate Beer Can Chicken Holders
Some of our readers express concern over heating a beer can.
Luckily, you don’t have to use a can to make this chicken.
you’re free to also use a can from vegetables or beans.
Elise Bauer
Can You Make This Without Beer?
Sure, it’s possible for you to make this without beer.
If you are using a gas grill, fire up only half of the burners.
Remove neck and giblets from cavity of chicken, if the chicken came with them.
Rub the chicken all over with olive oil.
double-check the beer can is open, and only half-filled with beer (drink the other half!)
Cover the grill and walk away.
Do not even check the chicken for at least an hour.
A 4-pound chicken will usually take around 1 1/2 hours.
One way to do this is to slide a metal spatula under the bottom of the beer can.
Use tongs to hold the top of the chicken.
Lift the chicken, beer can still inside, and move it to a tray.
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes.
Carefully lift the chicken off of the can.
If it gets stuck, lay the chicken on its side, and pull out the can with tongs.
