Smoked Beer Can Chicken
It’s easy to make pellet grilled Traeger beer can chicken! Smoked beer can chicken, also known as smoked butt chicken in some places, is so good. It’s one of the best grilled chicken recipe ideas. Add an authentic Mexican BBQ sauce, and you have an amazing meal! You will be surprised at how easy it is to make beer can chicken. This show stopping grilled chicken recipe is always a BBQ favourite all summer long.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 chicken whole
- 1 can beer I used Modelo
- 1 Tsp. ancho chili powder
- 2 Tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 Tsp. cumin
- 1/2 Tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 Tsp. ground coriander
- 1/4 Tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 Tsp. salt
- 1/2 Tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 Tsp. oregano Mexican variety
- 1 sprig cilantro
Mexican BBQ Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 jalapeno chopped
- 1/2 shallot minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 Tsp. chili powder
- 1 Tsp. oregano Mexican variety
- 2 Tsp. ground coriander
- 2 Tsp. cumin
- 1 1/2 Cup Ketchup
- 1/4 Cup red chili sauce
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
Instructions
- Heat the smoker to 325 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Pour 2 tbsp Modelo into a ramekin. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and whisk. Rub chicken with mixture.
- In a small a bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, coriander, pepper, salt, onion powder, and oregano. Stir, then rub all sides of the chicken with the seasoning.
- Insert beer can into the chicken to help it stand. Place into the smoker for 1 hour.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare barbeque sauce. Heat a saucepan over medium high heat. Add vegetable oil, jalapeno, shallot, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Then, whisk in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, lower heat to a simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and use an immersion blender, food processor, or blender to purée.
- Lower the temperature on the smoker to 300 degrees F. Brush chicken thoroughly with BBQ sauce. Close the lid and cook for an additional 45 minutes.
- Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve with a Modelo.
Nutrition
Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 844mg | Potassium: 671mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2300IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 5mg
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