How to Make Beer Can Chicken on the Grill | Weber Grills

This easy recipe for grilling a whole chicken doesn’t require any special equipment — just a can of your favorite beer. Grill lover Mike Lang shows us his recipe for beer can chicken on the grill, charcoal or gas.

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[SolasBBQ]

Keep it up Weber! There will be those who will argue the style, but cooking like this 2-3 times a year didn’t hurt my 90yr old grandpa 😎

[markgroesbeck]

You make something as simple as grilling a chicken funny and fun! Thank you!

[garyhafer]

Very nice, Mike. Thanks for the reminders and some great takes on whole chicken.

[getout]

What heat setting should you use for your gas grill and cool for the hour and change?

[brandashusband]

Question ... actually two questions. I didn't notice if the grill lid was on .. is this necessary to make beer can chicken? And ... can I do this with my Weber Smokey Joe 14" grill?

[piratecaptain]

Thankyou for info and being beer drinkin man 🍻

[joshdelreal]

Surprised he didn’t use the Weber beer can chicken holder they make to demonstrate this recipe

[edwardescamilla]

Do open the beer or does it pop open with heat

[ronaldyeater]

I've found sodas evaporated too fast, idk if that's why used beer? But works, don't taste difference anyway lol

[askdhuwuw]

Should the evaporating paint be of a concern?

[Stevea]

The weber grills tend to not have a lot of height to the lid close without hitting the top?

[PickledAndFermented]

15 minutes to grill potatoes? That seems.. way too short.

[kaianalytics]

How does the cover fit over the chicken?

[mizzle]

Grab that hot can of beer and drink it 😂 I forget sometimes about tenting the top nice tip

[Assenayo]

Is the lid on the Weber Q tall enough for this?

[ChicagoScorpion]

You forgot the absolute best poultry seasoning ever made--Weber Beer Can Chicken Seasoning.

[ericmorong]

Do you empty any of the beer at all, or just pop the tab and leave it full?

[ferstuck]

I am still trying to figure out my Webber gas grill, anyone have an idea on temp for chicken

[larrywilliams]

Maybe let it rest for 15 to 30 minutes before carving. Use a ceramic chicken holder instead of the can. My chicken holder allows 12 Oz. Of beer.

[cherylgates]

Looks good but I didn't see the finished product