Beer Can Chicken

Everybody has heard of beer can chicken. However your 12 oz can, can be filled with about any beverage. I have used lemonade, beer, coca-cola, and water. I will start by rinsing my chicken from the inside out.  Then I will dry the outside of chicken with about 12 paper towels.  I will apply my rub and seasoning to the inside and outside of the chicken.  

The most important step in Beer Can Chicken is using the right size of chicken. If your chicken is too big it will simply fall over- now with that in mind I have found that a 3-4 pound chicken works best.

I typically use mesquite wood for smoke and will heat the grill to about 280 degrees My target temperature will be 160 degrees in the chicken breast and expect this to be reached in about 80 minutes. So insert your canned beverage into the cavity of the chicken and place on the grill. I will pull the legs forward and tuck them under the breast forming a tripod with the can in the back. I will always use a electronic thermometer and will insert the probe into thick part of the chicken breast. Try this method and you will soon be a master at Beer Can Chicken.