Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
- 1 can of beer (12 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons your favorite dry rub or seasoning blend
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove any giblets from the cavity of the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, both inside and out.
- Rub the olive oil all over the outside of the chicken, then season it with your favorite dry rub or seasoning blend, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Open the can of beer and take a few sips to make some space at the top. Place the beer can on a sturdy surface.
- Carefully lower the chicken onto the beer can so that the can fits into the cavity of the chicken and the chicken stands upright with the legs on the bottom and the wings on top.
- Place the beer can chicken on a roasting pan or baking sheet, making sure it’s stable and won’t tip over.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and roast the chicken for about 60-90 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) in the thickest part of the thigh and the juices run clear.
- Carefully remove the beer can chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before carefully removing the beer can (use tongs and oven mitts as it will be hot).
- Carve the chicken and serve it with your favorite sides.
Enjoy your delicious Beer Can Chicken cooked to perfection in the oven!