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Roasted Beer Can Chicken

Roasted Beer Can Chicken

By Traeger Kitchen

Brew up some major flavor with our classic beer can chicken recipe. All it takes is our Chicken Rub, a can of your favorite beer, and some Traeger mesquite heat for moist and tender poultry perfection.

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

1 Hours
15 Minutes

Pellets

Mesquite
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
  • 5 Pound
  • whole chicken
  • As Needed
  • Traeger Chicken Rub
  • 1 Can
  • beer
Units of measurement:
Beer Can Chicken with Chad Ward thumbnail

Beer Can Chicken with Chad Ward

Step

  • Step 1

    Tuck the wing tips back and truss the chicken legs together. Season chicken generously with Traeger Chicken Rub, including the cavity.

    Ingredients

    • 5 Pound whole chicken

    • As Needed Traeger Chicken Rub

  • Step 2

    Open the can of beer and set the chicken on top of the beer. Make sure all but the bottom 1-1/2” of the beer can is in the cavity of the chicken.

    Ingredients

    • 1 Can beer

  • Step 3

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 350℉ (175 C) and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 4

    Place chicken on a sheet tray and place directly on the grill grate. Cook for 60-75 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 165℉ (75 C) in the thickest part of the breast.

    01:15

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Remove from the grill and let rest 5-10 minutes before carving. Serve. Enjoy!

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