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Beer Can Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Je_suis_cindy / All my dishes 1 month, 2 weeks ago This is the absolute best barbecue dish I've ever tasted or made. Goes beautifully with roasted vegetables and a whole grain baguette. Prep:15m Cook:60m Servings:46	Je_suis_cin
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Ingredients

Beer Can Chicken

1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons of your favorite dry spice rub

1 can (355 ml) beer or fruit juice, or pop (There is a product called Beeroaster that eliminates the need for an aluminum can. I bought one and love it.) I use water and lemon juice in my Beeroaster.

For the rub:

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

To make the rub:

In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients.

Directions

Chicken:

Remove the neck and giblets from chicken and discard them. Rinse the chicken inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Rub chicken lightly with oil then rub inside and out with salt, pepper and the dry rub mix. Set aside. For additional flavour, gently lift skin and rub spice mixture on the meat.

Open beer can and empty out half of the beer. Place the beer can on a solid surface. Grabbing a chicken leg in each hand, place the bird cavity over the beer can. Straighten it out so it is solidly in place.

Grilling Directions:

Heat your grill to medium high heat.

Transfer the bird-on-a-can to your grill and place in the center of one of the grates, balancing the bird on its 2 legs and the can like a tripod. Turn off the burner that the chicken is sitting over, so it gets only indirect heat. If using coals, place the bird in an area without coals directly below it.

Cook the chicken over medium-high, indirect heat, with the grill cover on, for approximately 1 1/4 hours or until the internal temperature registers 165ºF in the breast area and 180ºF in the thigh, or until the thigh juice runs clear when stabbed with a sharp knife.

Remove the chicken from the grill very carefully, wearing barbecue gloves and it let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Oven Baking Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Carefully place the bird and beer can on a baking pan or roaster that is deep enough to catch all of the juices. Bake chicken for approximately 1 1/2 hours or until juices run clear as indicated above.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

From : http://www.cookingnook.com/beer-can-chicken.html

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