Bar-be-que chicken

[Tiger]

I have a few small whole chickens in the freezer for Gail's psyco chicken. But now that's it's warm out I really don't want to heat up my oven all afternoon.
I was thinking about grilling one of them. Has anyone ever done this? I assume you cook it slow, but for how long? Any suggestions or recipes would be greatly appreciated!

[sneezles]

Tiger,
I'm guessing that you're talking about using a gas grill, whre you control the temp. more easily than a charcoal! I would think the time frame would still be the same unless it's windy while you're doing it and the outside temp isn't below 70º. You would have to put the pan to one side of the grill not directly over the heat but I think it would do great. If you do try it let us know!

[Donna P]

Beer Butt Chicken: Season your chicken anyway you like, secure neck skin over opening with a toothpick or two, open beer can and pour about one-third of it in a disposable aluminum 9x13 pan. Stick beer can up into chicken and stand it upright in the pan (the beer can acts like one of those upright roasters). Pour some more beer around the chicken, and if you have some fresh herbs (or dried will work, too) throw some herbs into the pan. Cook over indirect heat with lid closed for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until done. Remove from grill, remove beer can (be very careful) and let set for 15-20 minutes. The beer will emit steam into the chicken cavity (that's why you want to seal up the neck cavity) and your chicken will be like pressure cooked from the inside out. The skin will get nice and crispy, and all the fat will drip into the pan. This is the best way to cook a whole chicken on the grill, in my humble opinion!!

[sneezles]

Donna,
I've made chicken that way before but never had a name for it! And I agree it is very good!

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[Ralph]

Yes, Tiger, you're right. It does need to be cooked slowly, specifically with indirect heat.

I've done whole chickens a few times with delicious success; it does take longer, and often needs a long marinade, so plan accordingly.

Weber BBQ's site (www.weber.com) has several whole chicken or cut-up chicken parts recipes. From the home page, click Cookbook/Weber Recipes/Poultry and enjoy!

[Chef Cindy]

Donna, is it possible to make Beer Butt Chicken in the oven? I would think so. Have you ever tried it?

[Tiger]

I do have a gas grill.
Donna- I'm disappointed. I don't think I'll be able to make the beer butt chicken. My grill is large with 3 levels. When it closes there is no way I could stand a chicken up.
I wonder what would be better. To sit the chicken right on the grill or use a pan? I would think to sit it right on to get more of a grilling effect. But now you guys got me thinking.

[Terrytx]

This is our favorite for whole chickens.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Drive Your Neighbors Nuts Grilled Chicken

Recipe By :Terry Ward
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken Grilling


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Cut chickens in quarters, leave the skin on. Mix together:
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbl salt
2 tbl mild chili powder
2 tbl hot chili powder ( I used Gebherts)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp Mex. oregano
1 tsp coriander
2 tsp dry mustard
1 1/2 tbl minced lemon zest ( I used dried-purchased)
1-1/2 tsp onion salt
1-1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp fresh ground pepper

Loosen the skin on the chicken pieces, and put a generous amount of the combined spices under the skin. Then sprinkle generous all over the chicken, both sides. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hrs, the longer the better. Start up the grill, cook and smoke until done. Use a little pecan, apple or whatever wood to get the smoke going. The rub is enough to do 2 chickens. Also good on pork!

[barbse]

We have this a lot in the summertime, sometimes I'll make 2 so I can use the leftovers for lunches.

Backyard Chicken

1 whole chicken
1/2 lemon
salt
pepper
rosemary
parsley
olive oil
wood chips

Soak wood chips in water for about 1 hr. Prepare coals for indirect heat.

Wash & pat chicken dry with paper towels, then rub outside of bird with cut side of lemon, squeeze some lemon juice inside cavity. Sprinkle bird inside and out with salt, pepper, rosemary & parsley. Lightly rub skin with olive oil.

Drop wood chips on fire.
Place bird, breast side down on grill, replace cover. After about 40 min, carefully turn bird, breast side up. Cook until chicken is no longer pink when cut at bone, 1 to 1 1/2 hrs. total. Remove chicken from grill and let it rest about 10 min before carving.

Yummmm!

[Donna P]

Cindy: Beer Butt Chicken can be made in oven although I have never done it.

Chicken has to be upright, Tiger, because the beer in the can needs to boil and steam. Can you take out some racks on your grill? The reason for the pan is to catch the dripping fat.

[Tiger]

Donna- No. I wish I could but I can't take out the racks. I could have done this on my old small grill I just got rid of. Can't win!!
Anyway it's cooking right now. I had to sit it high so it'll cook slow and I do see what you mean about the fat dripping!
All the recipes look good but I do have to say I took the easy way out and just sprinkled it with one of my Emerial seasonings.

[Tiger]

The chicken did turn out good and was very easy. I cooked it slow turning it once and awhile for 1hr and 45min. I let it sit for 15 min before slicing. My DH loved it!
Thanks for all your suggestions!