Name: Keto Beer Can Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1- 5 lb Whole Chicken; 2 tbsp Avocado Oil; 1 Lager Beer; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tsp Pepper; 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika; 2 tsp Lemon Zest; 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tbsp Garlic Powder

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Keto beer can chicken is such a quick and easy recipe; it is perfect for those hot summer evenings when you want to stay out of the kitchen.

It is almost grilling season!

As the weather gets warmer, I like to make use of our grill and cook outdoors, rather than using the stove or oven and heating up the house.

A fun (and simple) recipe to make on the grill is keto beer can chicken.

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What is keto beer can chicken?

Beer can chicken is a whole chicken cooked over (and held up by) a can of beer. It’s got to be the easiest way to cook a whole chicken on the grill without needing any fancy equipment.

Any beer will work, but a lager will provide a more robust flavor. You only need the can of beer half full for this recipe (you can pour it out or drink the rest as you’re prepping dinner – no judgment here).

The chicken will take longer to cook than standard grilling, due to the beer – around 60-90 minutes, until your thermometer registers 165 degrees. The beer steams the chicken, and the result is a moist, perfectly cooked chicken without any flipping required.

What to use for keto beer can chicken.

A perfectly flavored beer can chicken is equal parts beer and dry rub. As I mentioned, a lager will provide a more robust flavor, but you can use any beer that you enjoy drinking.

My favorite combination for the dry rub uses salt, pepper, smoked paprika, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.

How to remove the chicken from the can?

This is best done with a helping hand. Move the chicken and can over to a cutting board. Have one person hold the can with tongs (it will be very hot!), and the second person gently lifts the chicken off the can and places it on the cutting board.

Pair this chicken with some grilled Veggie Skewers or Rainbow Slaw with Peanut Dressing!

Keto Beer Can Chicken

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

1- 5 lb Whole Chicken
2 tbsp Avocado Oil
1 Lager Beer

For the Dry Rub:

1 tbsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
2 tsp Lemon Zest
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tbsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

Preheat your grill to 400 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, combine all of the rub ingredients.
Remove insides from chicken and pat dry.
Rub with avocado oil.
Season well with the dry rub. It's ok if you have some leftovers, but season the chicken liberally.
Open the beer can and either drink half or pour it out.
Pick up the chicken and slide the beer can inside the cavity of the chicken, over the beer can.
Alternatively, you can use a beer can chicken holder, I use THIS one.
Grill the chicken, over indirect heat for 60-90 minutes or until the chicken registers at 165 at the thickest part.
Gently slide the chicken off of the beer can and let rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size 4 oz
Amount Per Serving Calories 381Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 0mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 74g