""Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and place on top of the beer can so the beer can is inside of the chicken cavity.""
This Beer Can Chicken relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as roaster chicken and one 12-ounce can beer. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 41 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
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