Hard Cider Smoked Beer Can Chicken
Hard cider smoked beer can chicken gives the grill a rest and gets the smoker back in action to make the best chicken we've ever had. Every bite is infused with sweet, smoky goodness that makes it a darn good dinner and perfect for a crowd at barbecues and game days.
Servings: 8
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
- 1 whole roaster chicken roughly 4-5 lbs
- 1 pkt chicken marinade prepared according to the package directions
- 1 12 fluid oz can hard apple cider
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
- Remove all the innards from the bird. Rinse thoroughly, and pat dry.
- Rub the bird down, liberally, with the prepared marinade.
- Pop the top on your can of beer, and pour 1/4 - 1/2 of the beer out, either into the sink or into a glass to drink. Set the beer into a beer can stand. Place the stand in a disposable aluminum pan.
- Place the bird's cavity over the beer can until the chicken's resting firmly on the base. Carefully place the pan in a smoker preheated to 225 degrees, using a blend of hickory and apple wood chips.
- Smoke 5-6 hours, or until a meat probe inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the chicken from the smoker, and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure to season the chicken very liberally with the rub.
- Use your favorite chicken rub.
- This recipe would also work with beer instead of hard cider.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 257mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg