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How To Grill A Beer Can Chicken

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 large roasting chicken
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Can of Beer

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, thoroughly combine all the spices.
  • Remove giblets from chicken, clean the cavity well, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Rub the spice mixture into the chicken making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin.
  • Place in a re-sealable plastic bag, seal, and refrigerate 2-3 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the top from the beer can using a can opener
  • Heat the grill to medium-high heat and place the chicken over the beer can in a drip pan or pan that can be placed on the grill
  • Cook for about 1 hour with the grill closed.
  • Chicken is done when it reaches 165f in the thickest section away from the bone
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