Beer Can Chickens on the Big Green Egg Ceramic Cooker

Beer can chicken with grilled squash and garlic bread.

Then placed on the grill. Temperature is about 350 degrees F. I usually make three or four. The chickens are placed to the left, rather than the center to avoid blocking the thermometer probe. The grill is set up for indirect grilling using the accessory "platesetter" - a ceramic flame-blocker. . . 

Cook until the inner thigh reached 165 degrees F. . . . 

The big cavity opening always looks funny. I think I may stuff them next time.

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Some folks say the boiling liquid creates the juiciness of the chicken. But, here is another opinion about this:

Beer Can Chicken - myth or Fact?

Either way, making beer can chicken is a good show for the guests, and they always come out tasty. Next time you want to cook chicken in an oven, consider this BBQ alternative!

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