JOHN AND ERIN'S BEER BUTT CHICKEN / BEER CAN

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John and Erin's Beer Butt Chicken / Beer Can image

This was our first attempt at beer butt chicken and it was awesome! You can change the flavor a bit by changing the beer you use.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 -5 lbs chicken
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 (12 ounce) can beer
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients together and rub chicken inside and out.
  • Open can of beer, pour half into a spray bottle and add orange juice, olive oil and vinegar to spray bottle.
  • Insert the can into the cavity of the chicken.
  • With the chicken resting on the can, cook for about 2 hours over medium-hot grill with grill cover on spray chicken with the basting spray while cooking.
  • When done, carefully lift the chicken off the grill and remove the can-- be careful, liquid is HOT!

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