It sounds like a nutty idea, but Beer Butt Chicken or Beer Can Chicken is really the tastiest chicken I've ever made on the grill.
The first time I made Beer Butt Chicken, I did not get the chicken down over the can as well as I should have. I managed to knock my chicken off the grill and roll it down the sidewalk. It rolls really neat - kind of like a football. This, of course, also amused my boys. They are easily amused.
I got another can of beer and washed off that chicken, and we had a feast though it was not a lovely feast after rolling around and being scrubbed. The flavor was excellent even with a mishap.
After that first time, Beer Butt Chicken has been a breeze to make. If you want the recipe with tips, then see my Beer Butt Chicken recipe along with a photo of what the chicken looks like when it is not rolled down the sidewalk.
If you are not a beer drinker, then you really can't taste any beer flavor in the Beer Can Chicken. If you have excellent taste buds, you may detect just a tiny hint. It's fine to use soda pop if you don't like the idea of using beer. 7-Up or Sprite with some seasonings work well.
Happy Memorial Day! Crank up the grill and try something different. Anything on the grill just has that extra something!
