Description
Deliciously smoked whole chicken infused with beer and spices for an unforgettable flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pound whole chicken (Ensure the giblets have been removed.)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (Use enough to fully coat the chicken.)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar or brown sweetener
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can of beer (Use a 12oz can, but only half of the beer, so 6 ounces.)
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225 degrees.
- Pat chicken dry. Remove all of the contents from the inner cavity.
- Drizzle the chicken with olive oil.
- Season the entire chicken and rub the spices into the skin.
- Place the half-full beer can on a sheet pan. Place the seasoned chicken over the beer can to insert the can into the cavity of the chicken.
- Place the chicken in the smoker. Smoke until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Cook time will vary based on the size of your chicken and can range from 3-6 hours.
- If you like crispy skin, when the chicken reaches 150 degrees of internal temperature, adjust the heat on the smoker to 350 degrees and cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- You will need to use a probe or meat thermometer to test. Test the thickest part of the chicken, typically between the thigh and leg or breast, ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a minimum of 15-20 minutes prior to slicing to allow the juices to settle. Be careful removing the can so you don’t spill any beer.
Notes
- Slicing too soon will result in dry chicken.
- Using a sheet pan helps to remove the chicken from the smoker easily once hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg