More than just a great way to cook a whole chicken, the Beer Can method is fun and a great conversation starter. I always recommend showing guests the chicken cooking before so everyone can have a laugh and then talk about how fantastic it is.

Alabama Barbecue Chicken is traditionally grilled over a live fire with hickory wood and light seasonings. A simple coating of oil with salt and pepper. We're going to butterfly this chicken and grill it indirectly on the grill with some hickory chunks for smoke. At around 300 to 325 degrees F it will take our whole chicken about 3 hours to cook. From the grill to the sauce to the table.