Beer Butt Chicken

Beer Butt Chicken

A whole chicken is seasoned and slowly cooked on the grill. This is a bit unorthodox, but the end result is moist, flavorful, and amazing. All you'll need is some chicken, butter, beer, and seasonings.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
3 hr
Total Time
3 hr 30 mins
Calories
514 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
Step 2
In a small skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Discard 1/2 the beer, leaving the remainder in the can. Add remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, and desired amount of salt and pepper to beer can. Place can on a disposable baking sheet. Set chicken on can, inserting can into the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with the melted, seasoned butter.
Step 4
Place baking sheet with beer and chicken on the prepared grill. Cook over low heat for about 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
Beer Butt Chicken
Beer Butt Chicken
Beer Butt Chicken
Beer Butt Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
  • 2 tablespoons garlic salt
  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken

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