Beer Can Chicken Recipe


INGREDIENTS:

  • 1-4 pound whole chicken
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ancho chile pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can light beer

Beer Can Chicken Recipe

INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for indirect medium heat.
  2. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and remove the giblets.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ancho chile pepper, oregano, salt and pepper. Rub the chicken all over with the spice mix. Pour out (drink) half the beer. Hold the chicken upright and set it on top of the can.
  4. Place the chicken on the grill using the legs to balance it like a tripod. Grill the chicken for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh is 165 degrees F. Carefully remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.

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