Chicken on the grill

[Darton]

Hey guys how's the best way to grill a whole chicken on the BBq? I don't have a rotisserie so other methods need to be used. I just remembered I've got one thawed in the fridge that I was gonna cook saturday and forgot. I need to do it today before it spoils.

[Aggie]

This may sound wierd but, Beer in the butt.

http://bbq.about.com/cs/chicken/a/aa100400a.htm

[Jnich77]

yes..beer butt chicken. When he raises his arms and surrenders... the chicken is done.

[SGNellett]

Shove a beer can up it's keister and set it on the grill! I usually mix the beer with bbq sauce, and depending on your grill, foil underneath might be a good idea. Low heat, take your time, might take a few hours!

[Cabrito]

Yes, Beer can chicken with Bud.

It's patriotic!
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo275/elcabritos/Random%20Stuff%20for%20posts/P7040080.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo275/elcabritos/Random%20Stuff%20for%20posts/P7040077.jpg

They came out really juicy!
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo275/elcabritos/Random%20Stuff%20for%20posts/P7040081.jpg

When it's brown it's cooking, when it's black it's done!

[RHINO]

turn the heat down cabrito.:sombrero:

[Cabrito]

turn the heat down cabrito.:sombrero:

Yup,
I wasn't the one cooking them :chef: and boy did they get crispy, but they were really really juicy and really really good. Yum yum..

[Darton]

Whow much heat and how long? Do they balance on the can or set on the grate?

[adventureduo]

^^ Yeah those looks a tad burnt. They should be golden. The big part of it is leaving the door closed and stop looking... use the BBQ like an oven. Low heat around 350. Should take like 2 hours per bird. New castle or a REAL beer works good.. to me bud light or any light beer doesn't have enough flavor to be worth doing.

Whatever you do, don't try Whiskey butt chicken... it's gross... take my word for it :D

[Darton]

Whatever you do, don't try Whiskey butt chicken... it's gross... take my word for it :D

Yeah I could imagine. I know what whiskey does to my butt. Noway I'd want it doin that to my dinner.

Beer can chicken it is.

[XJINTX]

Here in TX anyway, we can buy a holder for the can and the chickens... makes it easier :)

Just slow penetrating heat... mix your normal seasonings and such with a little balsam (SP?) vinegar and the beer in the can 2/3 or so full and use some to baste.

[off-roader]

Yeah I could imagine. I know what whiskey does to my butt. Noway I'd want it doin that to my dinner.

Beer can chicken it is.

Are you saying beer in your butt was better?:Wow1:

Sorry it's been a long day so I couldn't resist.:sombrero:

[Darton]

LOL more like beer going out of my butt is better. EWWW Anyway......

So it piss poured rain lastnight. I ended up making beer can chicken in the oven which was still awesome. I used a chili lime rub I got at William Sanoma awhile back. It turned out really good. I also used a remote thermometer and pull the chicke at 182 degrees and let it rest for a few minutes so the temp would hit 185. Thanks for all the suggestions.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t185/nismo812/100_4654.jpg

[zukrider]

ive got a grill book that this recipe. you make up a butter "spread" to your liking. they used garlic and chives and some other stuff. anyway, you use a spoon to put the "spread" in under the skin. then use your fingers to move it around underneath and spread it out.

this process basically puts the spread into the meat as the natural juices leave. i havent tried it yet, but it looked great.

there is anotherone too, called spatchcocked chicken. basically, you take a pair of shears and cut along both sides of the backbone removing the bone. then you butter, salt, and pepper the inside and out. put it on the grill inside down first, then flip.

unfortunately the book is on loan to a friend so i cant give you heats or times or anything.

happy bbq!

[adventureduo]

Next time inject it... it will come out even better :D

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

Butterfly a whole chicken (cut out the backbone) and then brine it. 1/4 cup of salt (I use kosher) to 1 qt. water. It'll take about 2 qts. of liquid for a whole bird. Add rosemary sprigs or your favorite herb for a Mediterranean twist. Mix thoroughly in a freezer bag, then add the bird. Soak for up to an hour or two. Remove, rinse bird, and then grill according to your BBQ. :chef: The flat bird makes it easier on a portable Weber when you're outback.

[roostercruiser]

i wasnt hungry until i read this .....................lol:chef: