Traeger Beer Can Chicken: Delicious Lemon Rosemary Grilled Chicken Recipe

Rob Mondavi’s Lemon Rosemary Beer Can Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-prepare dish, ideal for a quick dinner that pairs well with medium-body red or white wines. The recipe involves seasoning a whole chicken with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and rosemary before placing it on a beer can and grilling it until perfectly cooked. The result is a juicy, tender chicken with a subtle infusion of beer flavor and a crisp, wood-fired finish.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (3 to 3.5 lbs)
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped rosemary
• 1 (12 oz) can of beer

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Grill: Set the Traeger temperature to 400℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
2. Prepare the Chicken: Coat the chicken inside and out with lemon juice. Mix salt, pepper, and rosemary, and sprinkle on the chicken inside and out.
3. Beer Can Placement: Pour out half of the beer from the can. Place the can on a sturdy surface and set the chicken on top of the can.
4. Grill the Chicken: Insert the probe into the thickest part of the chicken breast. Carefully place the chicken (with the can) directly on the grill grates, or use a baking sheet for stability. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165℉, about 60 minutes.
5. Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with Chardonnay or your favorite medium-body red or white wine.