Experience the juiciest and most flavorful chicken with this Best Beer Can Chicken recipe. The beer infuses moisture and a subtle hoppy flavor, while the spice rub adds a perfect balance of smokiness and heat. Get ready for a BBQ masterpiece!
Instructions: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat around 375F or 190C. In a bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the rub. Remove giblets from the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get it under the skin as well. Open the can of beer and take a few sips to make room for the chicken. Place the beer can on a stable surface. Slide the chicken over the beer can so that the can is inside the cavity, and the chicken stands upright with the legs down. Place the beer can chicken on the preheated grill, using the beer can and chicken legs to form a tripod for stability. Grill the chicken with the lid closed for approximately 60-75 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F 74C in the thickest part of the thigh. Carefully remove the beer can chicken from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve and enjoy your flavorful and juicy beer can chicken!