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Savory Beer Can Chicken Recipe with Easy Honey Mustard Glaze

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A flavorful and juicy beer can chicken roasted upright with a sticky honey mustard glaze that balances sweet and tangy. Perfect for easy weekend gatherings or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

  • Whole chicken (about 4-5 lbs / 1.8-2.3 kg), fresh or thawed, preferably organic or free-range
  • Beer (12 oz / 355 ml can), light lager or pilsner
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Garlic powder (1 tsp)
  • Smoked paprika (1 tbsp)
  • Olive oil (2 tbsp)
  • Honey (1/4 cup / 85 g)
  • Dijon mustard (3 tbsp)
  • Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp)
  • Optional herbs: fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven or grill to 375°F (190°C) and let it come to temperature while you prep the chicken.
  2. Remove any giblets from the cavity and pat the bird dry with paper towels.
  3. Rub olive oil all over the chicken, inside and out. Then sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika evenly over the chicken.
  4. Open the beer can and pour out (or drink) about a third of the beer to make room for steam, leaving the can about half full.
  5. Carefully sit the bird upright on the beer can, making sure it’s steady. Use a beer can chicken stand if available, or place on a baking sheet or roasting pan.
  6. Roast the chicken over indirect heat for about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the breast temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
  7. While the chicken cooks, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl to make the glaze.
  8. About 15 minutes before the end of cooking, brush the honey mustard glaze all over the chicken skin and return to heat to caramelize.
  9. When done, carefully remove the chicken from the beer can (watch out for hot steam) and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry for crispier skin. Use indirect heat to prevent burning. Check internal temperature with a thermometer for safety. Baste with glaze near the end to avoid burning sugars. Rest chicken 10 minutes before carving. For extra crispiness, broil 2-3 minutes after glazing but watch carefully. Substitute gluten-free beer or sparkling water for gluten-free option. Maple syrup can replace honey for a different sweetness.

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