Beer Can Chicken

POIFECT!!

We grill all year through....but some, grilling season is just beginning.  And it's one of the best times of the year.

This is one of the easiest and most delicious things to grill and I thought I'd share how I make something called "Drunk Chicken" by some, Beer Can Chicken by others, and just plain old GOOD EATIN' to me!

When you do this, you may want to make two--and use the chicken to freeze or shred to use in meals coming up in the week.

When you do this, you may want to use a turkey breast, for the same reason.

When you do this, you can even do so with a whole turkey if you are having a large crowd or if you have a sizable family!

One of these contraptions called a "Poultry Pal" is helpful, but not necessary.  We got ours at the local hardware store, it works perfectly.  I've seen other contraptions for the same purpose. (Click the link to see all the kinds of these that Amazon.com carries.)


The chicken CAN BE put right over the beer can once it's open, and then placed in some sort of a pan or tray with depth to catch all the drippings:  make sure it's something that you don't care to keep or care to keep nice.  This can get messy.

Use an aluminum foil (disposable) pan, or an old layer cake pan that you don't care about...

First, you will need a can or bottle.  

Pour into the pan...

Open the chicken, remove giblets, and wash the chicken thoroughly.


All chickens like a bath.  Heh.

Give your bird a nice massage with some olive oil....

"Ahhh....thanks!"


Such a relaxed bird.

Then season with your favorite seasoning, or use something like this....I use this and add Kosher salt as well as coarsely-ground pepper.

All ready to go into the .... tanning bed?  Err...grill.

The chicken cooks with the moisture and steam from the beer, making the chicken moist, tender and delicious.  Each bite is perfect and tasty.  Our bird took about an hour and twenty minutes, and this roaster had a timer, that is a handy feature when grilling a chicken.

Time to eat!  Come 'n get it!  

If you like the chicken, skin on, this skin is crispy, tasty...perfect.

Enjoy!  If you have any questions, please ask in the comments section!