Beer Can Chicken Recipe Every Backyard BBQ Needs
If there’s one thing we know how to do in Western New York, it’s fire up the grill and make something unforgettable.
This beer can chicken recipe is bold, juicy, and unapologetically local starring two Buffalo staples: Chiavetta’s BBQ Marinade and Resurgence Brewing Co.’s Citmo IPA.
Whether you’re throwing down for a backyard hang, tailgate, or just craving something ridiculously good, this is the recipe you need in your lineup.
Try the Recipe
This beer can chicken is everything you want in a summer grill recipe juicy, flavorful meat with crispy, golden skin. It’s infused with the citrusy, hoppy goodness of Resurgence Citmo IPA and made with the Western New York favorite, Chiavetta’s Marinade, because let’s be honest… no Buffalo cookout is complete without it. Easy to prep ahead and perfect for backyard hangs, this one’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients
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1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
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1 cup freshly ground garlic
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1/8 cup salt
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1/8 cup black pepper
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16 oz Resurgence Citmo IPA
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32 oz Chiavetta’s BBQ Marinade
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1 beer can chicken holder
Directions
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In a bowl, mix together the garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub this flavorful blend inside and outside of your chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours — overnight is even better for max flavor.
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Remove the chicken from the fridge and pour Chiavetta’s BBQ Marinade all over it. Let it soak up that goodness for 30 minutes at room temp.
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Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
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Pour Citmo IPA into the beer can holder and carefully place your marinated chicken over it, standing upright like the rockstar it is.
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Place the chicken on the grill and cover. Cook for 2–2.5 hours, checking periodically to prevent flare-ups. You’ll know it’s done when the thickest part of the breast hits 165°F.
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Remove from the grill, let it rest for a few minutes (the hardest part, let’s be real), then carve it up and dig in.
This Chiavetta’s & Resurgence beer can chicken is what Buffalo summers are made of. Crispy, juicy, and packed with local flavor, it’s the kind of recipe that gets people asking for seconds (and thirds).
Save this one for your next cookout and thank us later.
This post is part of our summer recipe series in partnership with Resurgence Brewing Co. Stay tuned for more Buffalo-inspired bites & brews. View the rest of the recipes on our Youtube
