Grilled whole chicken in an aluminum pan, sitting on a standup propane grill's cooking grids.

Beer Butt Chicken

Name: Beer Butt Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Poultry
Ingredients: 4 lb Whole Chicken; 1 (12 oz) can Beer, your favorite; 1 cup Butter; 2 tbsp Garlic Salt; 2 tbsp Paprika; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; Additional Items:; Small Skillet; Baking Sheet; Instant-read Thermometer

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of AllRecipes.com

Makes: 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 - 40 minutes
Cook Time: 2-1/2 - 3-1/2 hours

Ingredients:

Whole Chicken
Beer, your favorite
Butter
Garlic Salt
Paprika
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Additional Items:

• Small Skillet
• Baking Sheet
• Instant-read Thermometer

Directions:

Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
On your grill's side burner, in a small skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Mix in 1 tbsp garlic salt, 1 tbsp paprika, salt, and pepper.
Discard 1/2 the beer, leaving the remainder in the can.
Add remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, and desired amount of salt and pepper to beer can.
Place can on a disposable baking sheet.
Set chicken on can, inserting can into the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with the melted, seasoned butter.
Place baking sheet with beer and chicken on the prepared grill. Cook over low heat for about 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 180℉ (80°C).