Beer Can Chicken - Chicken - World Famous Recipes

Chicken >> Beer Can Chicken

Ingredients:

						
1 (4 To 5-pound) Whole Chicken
2 Tablespoons Salt 
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper 
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder 
1 Teaspoon Paprika 
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil 
1 (12 Ounce) Can Beer

Preparation:
Remove Giblets, Neck And Excess Fat From Inside The Chicken.
Thoroughly Wash Chicken Inside And Out, And Pat Dry With Paper Towels.
In A Small Bowl Combine The Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder And Paprika; Set Aside.
First, Rub Outside Of Chicken With Oil Then Rub Inside And Out With The Spice Mixture.
Set Aside.
Open The Can Of Beer And Pour Out Half Into A Cold Mug For Yourself Or A Good Friend.
Set The Beer Can Onto A Solid, Steady Surface.
Holding The Chicken Upright With The Opening Of The Body Cavity Down, Set The Chicken Down Onto The Half-full Beer Can.
Place Chicken In The Center Of A Preheated Grill, Adjusting The Legs Of The Chicken Off To The Sides To Form A "tripod" To Help Support The Body Of The Chicken On Top Of The Can.
Cook Chicken Over Medium-high, Indirect Heat (ie: The Hot Coals Or Burners Are Off To The Side), Covered, For About 1 ¼ To 1 ½ Hours Or Until The Meat Reaches 170^of In The Breast And 180^of In The Thigh, Or Until Thigh Juices Run Clear When Pierced With A Fork.
Remove Chicken From The Grill And Let Rest For About 10 Minutes Before Carving.

Makes 4 Servings. You can serve with your family and friends.