This flavorful Mesquite Beer Can Chicken is a smoky take on a classic grilling recipe...
This post is sponsored by McCormick Grill Mates & Soapbox Influence.
I can't even tell you all how excited I am about the arrival of grilling season. I mean, I have been looking for just about any reason to get outside of the house and out on my back deck at this point. Any reason. Not that doing a little grilling is a hard sell for me at all.
One of my absolute favorite recipes to make on the grill is a classic beer can chicken. It is so easy and simple to make. A little olive oil, a good seasoning mix, a can of beer, and a hot grill are all that you need to pull off this impressive whole grilled chicken recipe.
Recently, I discovered McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings & Marinades at my local Walmart. With flavor profiles like Roasted Garlic and Herb, Brown Sugar Bourbon, and Mesquite, I thought why not take my usual beer can chicken recipe to a whole other level of seasoning?
I decided to go with the McCormick® Grill Mates Mesquite Seasoning because I loved the rich, smoky flavor it gave to the chicken. Plus, how can you possibly go wrong with a nice smoky mesquite seasoning mix when grilling?
Of course, you could certainly try some of these alternative McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings & beer pairings for your grilled beer can chicken.
Here are a few of my own personal suggestions for pairing these seasonings with beers:
- Try the McCormick Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon with a red ale.
- The McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic and Herb Seasoning would pair well with a lager.
- Pair up McCormick Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning with a good Scotch ale.
Yield: Serves 4-6
Mesquite Beer Can Chicken
This flavorful Mesquite Beer Can Chicken is a smoky take on a classic grilling recipe.
Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 1 hour & 30 min Total time: 1 hour & 40 min
Ingredients:
- 3-4 lb whole chicken, patted dry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 tbsp McCormick Grill Mates Mesquite Seasoning
- 12 oz. can blonde ale
Instructions:
How to grill Mesquite Beer Can Chicken
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Rub the chicken down with the olive oil, followed by the McCormick Grill Mates Mesquite Seasoning.
- Sit the chicken on top of an open can of your favorite blonde ale. Grill for 1 to 1 ½ hours.
- Once cooked, cover the chicken loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest at least 10 minutes before carving. Serve with lemon slices, if desired.
- Enjoy!
You can find your favorite McCormick Grill Mates seasonings & marinades in the Spices Aisle at your local Walmart. They are also available through Walmart Online Grocery:
Which McCormick Grill Mates seasoning would you rub down your beer can chicken with?
