Simple Simon's Drunken Beer Can Chicken
A tender, juicy, succulent chicken that really is as good as everyone raves about!!!
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 can beer
- ¼ cup Kosher salt
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup Paprika
- 2 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat barbecue grill to 325°-350°.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, sugar, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
- Remove gizzards from chicken cavity and discard.
- Wash chicken under cold water and pat dry.
- Rub the entire chicken with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture onto the bird. Use hands to rub spices onto the bird so that the entire bird is covered.
- Open a can of beer and take a few sips.
- Place opened can of beer in the center of the chicken roaster.
- Slide chicken onto the roaster over the can of beer.
- Place chicken on the barbecue and close lid.
- Cook chicken over indirect heat for 1 hour 45 minutes or until juices run clear.
- Remove chicken on the roaster from the barbecue. Let chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before removing from roaster and carving.