Beer Can Chicken
An incredibly moist, flavorful way to cook your chicken using an opened, upright can of beer to infuse the meat.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 beer can, full (12 oz)
- 3 lb whole chicken, giblets removed
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugat, chili powder, paprika, dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Fit whole chicken over upright can of beer, legs being on the bottom.
- Sprinkle seasoning thoroughly around chicken.
- Place chicken, standing directly on the can, onto preheated grill and cook for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until juices run clear and temperature is 180 degrees on an internal meat thermometer.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and discard the beer can.
- Allow chicken to sit for about 5 minutes before serving!
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