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Mel's Corona Chicken
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
 

Delicious & juicy, try this fun twist on a old favorite! It's a great way to celebrate family during the Coronavirus Quarantine.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beer Butt Chicken, Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
  • 1 Chicken, whole
  • Garlic Salt, season to taste
  • Lemon Pepper, season to taste
  • Corona Beer, in can
Instructions

  1. Remove neck and giblets from inside chicken and lay them on a clean cutting board. Pat chicken with paper towel to remove moisture.

  2. Season with Garlic Salt & Lemon Pepper to your liking.

  3. Pour out 1/2 beer from can and place chicken on beer can at butt end (larger opening). Maneuver chicken down about half way on the can. Place the chicken on the can in a Can Stand if using one.

  4. Cover baking sheet with foil and stand chicken on can/stand in the center.

  5. Grill chicken with indirect heat (or smoker box) keeping grill temperature between 250° - 300° F for 1½ - 2 hours or until meat thermometer stuck in thickest part of chicken reaches 160° - 165° F. Be sure not to touch a bone when checking temperature.

  6. Remove chicken from heat and let stand 10 - 15 minutes to allow natural juices to redistribute. Carefully remove chicken from can, slice and serve!

Recipe Notes

*Can and beer will be VERY hot!  Please be careful when moving chicken from the grill, and can.  Also allow the beer and can to cool before disposal.