Crockpot BBQ Beer Can Chicken Recipe

Last Updated on October 7, 2026 by Mr. B

If you enjoy bbq chicken and beer can chicken, combine the two in this easy crockpot bbq beer can chicken recipe! With a delicious bbq dry rub, you’ll love this tender, juicy slow cooker dinner meal!

After coming out of the broiler.

If you prefer to brine your chicken first, feel free to do so. However, brining isn’t necessary as this was definitely juicy and flavorful without it!  The broiler step is crucial though (to crisp up the outside), so don’t skip that part!

Served with some bbq sides

Moist, delicious and one of my family’s favorite chicken recipes! Looking for more crockpot chicken recipes? Try these:

Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Nachos

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Crockpot BBQ Beer Can Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 8 -10

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Dry Rub:

• ¼ Cup Dark Brown Sugar
• ¼ Cup Paprika
• ¼ Cup Kosher Salt
• ¼ Cup Black Pepper
• ¼ Cup Garlic Powder
• ¼ Cup Ground Thyme
• 2 TBSP Onion Powder
• 2 TBSP Cayenne Pepper

Other Ingredients

• 1 14.9 OZ Can Guinness Stout Beer
• 4 LB Whole Chicken
• Four balls aluminum foil

Method

 

1. Combine rub ingredients
2. Place aluminum foil balls in the bottom of slow cooker
3. Apply rub to chicken
4. Pour beer into slow cooker
5. Place chicken on top of foil balls
6. Cook for 5 hours on low
7. Add BBQ Sauce, gently brush onto chicken
8. Transfer to oven safe pan
9. Broil on high 2 - 5 minutes to crisp up skin
10. Let rest for a couple minutes
11. Side and serve with your favorite BBQ sides