How to Make Beer Butt Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beer Butt Chicken, also known as beer can chicken, is a delicious and juicy way to cook a whole chicken on the grill. The method involves placing a half-full can of beer into the cavity of the chicken and grilling it upright, resulting in a moist and flavorful bird that is sure to impress your friends and family.

The concept of beer butt chicken is not just a novelty; it actually serves a culinary purpose. The beer inside the can steams and infuses the meat with flavor, resulting in a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons garlic salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons paprika, divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in a small skillet. Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Discard 1/2 of the beer, leaving the remainder in the can. Add remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, salt, and pepper to the beer can. Place the can on a baking sheet or disposable pan. Set chicken upright on the beer can, inserting the can into the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with melted, seasoned butter.
  • Place the baking sheet with beer and chicken on the preheated grill. Cook over low heat until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove from the grill, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    514 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 158mg
    • Sodium: 1618mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 335mg