Rollin Blue Beer Can Chicken

Plan

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

1-1.5 Hours

Rest Time

15 Minutes

Total Time

1.5 - 2 Hours 

Servings:

3-4 people

Desired Internal Temp

165 °F

Ingredients

  • 1 whole fryer chicken (2-4 lbs)
  • 1 can of beer (I like a citrus IPA in my chicken, but go with your w)
  • 3 cloves of garlic (or as many as you want because you can never have too much garlic)
  • 2 tbsp Rollin Blue BBQ All-purpose rub
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 5 whole peppercorns
  • 2-3 tbsp of your favorite BBQ Rub
  • 1-2 tbsp. Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Open your favorite beer and take a big sip. I like to use some sort of citrus IPA because the citrus comes though and pairs well with the chicken.
  2. Start your smoker or grill and get the temp to 225 degrees. 
  3. Remove all of the gizzards, neck and other things that come stuffed inside the chicken. Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
  4. Lightly coat the chicken with olive oil then cover season liberally with the Rollin Blue BBQ pork or all-purpose rub 
  5. Open your beer and take a big sip. Slice the garlic cloves in half and put them into the beer can along with the rosemary & peppercorns.
  6. On a large cutting board or plate, set the chicken down on top of the beer can with the legs down. When up to 225 °F, place the beer can chicken on the grill grates and use the chicken legs and can to stabilize the bird.
  7. Smoke at 225 °F until the internal temp of the chicken breast reaches sn internal temp of 140 °F. (It helps to have an wireless meat probe so you dont have to keep opening your grill and you get alerted when the meat is at the perfect internal temperature.)
  8. Increase the temperature of your grill to 375 °F and continue to cook until the internal temperature of the chicken breast reaches 165 °F.Carefully remove from the grill and let stand for 15 minutes.
  9. Before you remove the can, make sure it has cooled to the touch, then remove the beer can from the chicken, and serve.

Josh Martin