Beer Can Smoked Chicken

Name: Beer Can Smoked Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, 3 to 5 pounds; 1/2 can of beer, preferably a lager; handful hickory wood chunks; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup ketchup; 3/4 cup beer, preferably a lager; 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons onion powder; salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h 30min

Place a whole chicken on top of your favorite can of beer. This will keep the bird juicy while a barbecue rub and hickory wood chunks give it a delicious and smoky flavor. With a crispy exterior and exceptionally moist meat, this smoked beer can chicken will stand up to even your toughest critics.

Updated at: Fri, 03 May 2024 19:39:40 GMT