Get tender, juicy and delicious chicken with crispy skin with this easy Traeger beer can chicken! Great on any pellet grill, this is a tried and true recipe that's perfect for feeding a crowd or making leftovers for other recipes.
Preheat your grill or pellet grill to 400° Fahrenheit.
Prepare the chicken seasoning by adding all of the ingredients to a small bowl or ramekin and mixing well.
Take the whole chicken out of any packaging, remove any giblets from the cavity, and place the chicken on a large plate or pan.
Pat the chicken down completely with paper towels. You want the remove all moisture from the skin.
Drizzle olive oil all over the chicken and brush or rub it all over the skin to coat the entire chicken. Then, sprinkle the chicken seasoning all over the entire chicken.
Drink (or pour out) the beer until the can is just under halfway full.
Now, transfer the seasoned chicken to the grill. Stand the chicken up vertically and insert the can into the chicken cavity. Place the chicken on the grill and use the legs to balance the chicken. It should stand straight up.
Roast the chicken for about 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160° Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the breast.
Using two sets of tongs, hold the upper portion of the chicken steady with one pair of tongs and tip it to the side. With the other set of tongs, carefully grab and pull the beer can out of the chicken cavity.
Place the chicken on a cutting board and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. The internal temperature will continue to rise to 165° Fahrenheit while resting. Carve the chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
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