Beer can chicken deluxe

Juicy chicken with crispy skin – slow-cooked with fire and guts

Who is this for?

For outdoor cooks who love both show and flavor. Ideal for weekend barbecues or a party with friends.

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken (approx. 1.5 kg)
1 can of beer (drinking half is allowed)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper
Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary

You will need:

Kettle barbecue or Kamado
Coconut briquettes (for long-lasting, steady cooking)
Optional smoking wood (apple or cherry for extra aroma)
Chicken holder or can stand

Here’s how to make it:

Preparation
Rub the chicken with oil and seasonings. Light the coconut briquettes and ensure indirect heat (approx. 175°C). Add smoking wood for extra flavor.
Setting up
Place the can of beer in the holder, place the chicken upright over it (like a throne). Place in the center of the BBQ, with the lid closed.
Cooking
Cook the chicken for 60-90 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 75°C. The skin will turn golden brown and crispy, while the inside remains juicy.
Serving
Let the chicken rest for a moment, carve it at the table for maximum effect. Delicious with baked potatoes or grilled vegetables.

Tip:

Wrap the can in aluminum foil for extra stability and less cleaning.

Beer can chicken deluxe – festive, fiery, and bursting with flavor.

The ultimate setup with Giant Flames

You don’t just whip up a showstopper like this beer can chicken in a jiffy. Because the chicken needs to cook indirectly for over an hour, temperature control is very important.

Giant Flames coconut briquettes

Our coconut briquettes provide a stable, long heat. Thanks to their large size and air grooves, these briquettes burn at a constant temperature for at least 3.5 hours. So you don’t have to open the BBQ to refill the fuel.

Please note: briquettes are not suitable for Kamados.

Giant Flames smoking wood chips

Chicken and fruity smoking wood pair well together. The neutral heat of the coconut briquettes forms the perfect blank canvas for our 100% FSC-certified smoking wood chips. For this recipe, we recommend:

Cherry: imparts a delicious, subtle, and fruity smoky flavor that infuses the chicken perfectly.
Apple: applewood is an absolute classic for poultry and pork and provides a softer, accessible smoky flavor.