Beer Can Chicken

There’s nothing better than PERDUE® Beer Can Chicken. Tender and succulent on the inside and crispy on the outside, it will be the star of your backyard barbecue. Fire up the grill, crack open a cold one and get ready to wow your guests with this irresistible dish.

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Just 6 easy steps to the most mouth-watering chicken you’ve ever tasted.

GRILL BEER
CAN CHICKEN

Just 6 easy steps to the most mouth-watering chicken you’ve ever tasted.

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STEP1

buy your chicken

START WITH
PERDUE® Fresh Whole Chicken

Available for a limited time only.

STEP2

FIRE IT UP

Heat an outdoor grill to medium, 350°F. While you’re waiting, discard giblets and neck from the chicken. Drain and pat dry.

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STEP3

RUB CHICKEN

Rub chicken lightly with oil. Sprinkle seasoning rub into the top cavity and rub on outside of the chicken.

See our favorite spice rub here.

Rub chicken lightly with oil. Sprinkle seasoning rub into the top cavity and rub on outside of the chicken.

See our favorite spice rub here.

STEP4

POP THE TOP

Open a can of beer and pour into a food-safe grilling stand. Lower the chicken onto the beer-filled grilling stand with the legs on the bottom so the chicken is sitting upright.

Click Here to Learn Where to Buy Beer Can Chicken Beer

Open a can of beer and pour into a food-safe grilling stand. Lower the chicken onto the beer-filled grilling stand with the legs on the bottom so the chicken is sitting upright.

Click Here to Learn Where to Buy Beer Can Chicken Beer

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STEP5

GET GRILLING

Place the stand with the chicken on the center of the grill and close the top of the grill. Cook over medium heat until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reads 170°F (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes).

STEP6

ENJOY

Carefully remove the chicken from the beer stand using tongs and a heat-safe cutting board. Cover the chicken with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Discard remaining beer in the stand once it cools.

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