Smoked Beer Can Chicken
Smoked Beer Can Chicken is loaded with flavor and easy to make. This is the perfect summertime recipe and an impressive chicken recipe.
Servings: 6
Calories: 381kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Chicken 4 to 5 pounds, gizzards removed
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- 1 can Beer room temperature, opened and half-full
- 1/2 Lemon sliced
- Fresh sprigs of thyme and rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, dried rosemary, garlic salt, onion powder, black pepper, and optional cayenne.
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil, making sure to coat evenly.
- Apply the mixed spices liberally onto the chicken, both on the skin and inside the cavity.
- Place the lemon slices and fresh sprigs of thyme and rosemary inside the chicken cavity.
- Lower the chicken onto the half-filled can of beer, so that the chicken is sitting upright with the beer can inserted into its cavity.
- Place the chicken in the smoker, using the can and chicken legs to balance it as a tripod.
- Smoke the chicken for about 2-3 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, measured at the thickest part.
- Once done, carefully remove the chicken from the smoker and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before removing the beer can and slicing.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary based on your smoker's efficiency and the size of the chicken. Always check for an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Exercise caution when removing the chicken from the smoker; the beer can will be hot.
- Remember to let the chicken rest before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
-Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg
