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Grilled Beer-Can Chicken with Spicy Chili Rub

Amazing but true, propping an intensely seasoned chicken atop a can filled with beer, then grilling, produces a remarkably moist and flavorful bird.

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Prep Time 1 hr 45 min
Total Time 0 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

1: (3 1/2 to 4-lb.) whole roasting chicken

1: tablespoon brown sugar

3: teaspoons paprika

1: teaspoon seasoned salt

1: teaspoon chili powder

1/2: teaspoon garlic powder

1/2: teaspoon cumin

1/4: teaspoon pepper

1/4: teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1: (12-oz.) can beer

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Directions

1 Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer (see Cook's Note). Remove and discard neck and giblets from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
2 In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except beer; mix well. Rub mixture on inside and over outside of chicken, using all of mixture.
3 Open beer can; with can opener, make several other openings in top. Measure out 2/3 cup beer; discard or reserve for another use. Spray outside of half-full can of beer with nonstick cooking spray; place in ungreased shallow roasting pan. Carefully place chicken cavity over can, pushing until chicken balances in pan.
4 When grill is heated, using tongs and pancake turner, remove chicken and can from pan; place on grill directly over drip pan, making sure chicken is balanced. Cover grill; cook 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear and thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 180°F.
5 With thick hot pads and tongs, carefully remove chicken and can from grill; place in clean baking pan or on serving platter. Twist can to remove from chicken; discard can. Let chicken stand 5 minutes before carving.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

To bake chicken, place on can in 15x10x1-inch baking pan; bake at 375°F. on lowest oven rack using times above as a guide.

Indirect cooking methods will vary depending on whether you have a charcoal or gas grill, how the burners on your gas grill are arranged and what you are cooking. In general, refer to your grill manufacturer's directions. Just remember, indirect means that the food is not directly over the heat. On a gas grill with two burners, that means cooking over the side of the grill that is not turned on. On a one-burner gas grill, cook on low setting. On a charcoal grill, it means the food is cooked over a drip pan and not directly over the coals. If desired, tie or skewer the legs together before grilling.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe

Calories: 425
Calories from Fat: 215),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 24g; 24%
(Saturated Fat 7g, 7% ),
Cholesterol: 150mg; 150%;
Sodium: 490mg; 490%;
Total Carbohydrate: 5g; 5%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 3g 3% ),
Protein: 47g; 47%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 4%;
Iron: 16%;

Exchanges:

7 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 6/11/2012 11:17:49 AM REPORT ABUSE Meesh_c7 said:

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We made this chicken Saturday night & it was a total success! Hard to believe that such simple spices already in my pantry could lend such incredible flavor to a simple chicken! I used Chipotle Chili Powder in lieu of regular chili powder and added a smidge more Cumin, as that's our favorite spice, and it was PERFECT! So moist on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. Grilled it on Med. Low/Low for 1 hr. 15 mins, and that was the perfect amount of time. We also used little device specifically for "beer can chicken," which we picked up at our local "home improvement" store for $5 (So worth it!). Thanks Betty Crocker-this is now a staple in our home!

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Posted 11/10/2011 5:10:31 PM REPORT ABUSE namvetusmc said:

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I tried this recipe for the first time and it was absolutely great. The only deviation was that I rubbed the chicken with the rub and let it sit in the fridge overnite in a large freezer bag. A must try!!!!

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Posted 8/20/2011 11:28:33 AM REPORT ABUSE HBcook said:

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This is an okay recipe. The spice rub doesn't really come through on the chicken and the chicken is hard to balance on the beer can. The chicken was moist though.

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