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Beer Can Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Chicken

Equipment

  • BBQ, 12 ounce beer can, brush, small aluminium pan, thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 can of beer (any kind)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp coarsely chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp coarsely chopped thyme or marjoram
  • some olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat BBQ. Mix together the garlic, rosemary, parsley and the thyme or marjoram. Gently push the garlic-herb mixture under the skin. Rub the outside of the chicken with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour out ΒΌ of the beer and sit the chicken on top of the beer can.
  • Turn off one grill burner and place the chicken over it for indirect cooking. Turn down to medium/high heat 325/350 F. Close lid, let chicken cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Insert an instant-read-thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. Without touching the bone, the thermometer should read 165 F. Carefully transfer chicken and let rest for 10 minutes.
Keyword Beer can chicken, Whole Chicken