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Beer Can Chicken Recipe

January 24th is National "Beer Can Appreciation Day!" To help celebrate this quirky holiday, try out this fun recipe!

Jan 22 - 1h - 1h 30m cook

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Prep time:

10m

Cook time

1h - 1h 30m

Total time

1h 10m - 1h 40m

Makes

4ppl

Rub

smoked paprika
2 tbsp
salt
2 tbsp
onion powder
2 tbsp
cayenne pepper
1 tbsp
ground cumin
1 tbsp
dried thyme
2 tsp
dried oregano
2 tsp
black pepper
2 tsp
garlic powder
2 tsp

Beer Can Chicken

whole chicken
4 lbs
vegetable oil
2 tbsp
beer can (pour out 1/4 of beer before using)
1 - 12 oz can
1
In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together to rub on chicken.
2
Pre-heat grill to medium high.
3
Rub the chicken and cavity with vegetable oil to give a base for the rub to stick to.
4
Apply the seasoning rub to chicken, remembering to rub the cavity as well.
5
Place chicken on top of beer can (after removing 1/4 of beer from the can)
6
Place chicken and can in the center of hot grill and close lid.
7
Cook for 1 - 1.5 hours or until meat thermometer reads 165º F.
8
Once cooking is finished, remove from grill and separate chicken from can. (Use caution as the can will be hot from grilling).
9
Cover chicken with tin foil and let stand for 10 minutes to allow meat to settle before carving.
10
Enjoy!

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