Smoked Beer Can Chicken

4.67 from 3 votes

Smoked Beer Can Chicken - The most tender, juicy, and delicious whole chicken made on your smoker. The beer helps steam and flavor the chicken so it turns out so juicy!

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: Dinner Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Erin Sellin

Ingredients

3-4 pound whole chicken
1/4 cup favorite spice rub link below for the one I used
1 can beer
1/4 cup chopped onion

Instructions

Preheat smoker to 250º F.
Use paper towel to pat dry the chicken, make sure it is nice and dry before adding any spices.
Mix together whatever rub ingredients you are using and sprinkle evenly over the entire chicken.
Open the can of beer and drink or discard about half of in. Use a can opener to remove the top and carefully add the onions to the can.
Place the chicken onto the can of beer and put it on the preheated smoker.
Let it cook for 2-3 hours, until it reaches 165º F in the thickest part of the thigh. This ensures that every part of the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove from the smoker and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Notes

Click HERE for the Best Dry Rub Recipe

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