GINGER "BEER CAN" CHICKEN WITH GINGER ALE GLAZE

Ginger

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1 13 x 9 disposable aluminum baking pan
2 Tbsp kosher salt
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 3 1/2 to 4 pound whole chickens
2 12-oz. cans ginger ale
GINGER ALE GLAZE
2 c ginger ale (or ginger beer)
2 Tbsp light brown sugar
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/8 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

1. Light one side of grill, heating to 400 - 475 degrees (medium high to high) heat; leave other side unlit, placing disposable baking pan under grill grate. Stir together salt and next 5 ingredients; sprinkle mixture inside cavity and on outside of each chicken.
2. Reserve just 3/4 cup ginger ale from each can to put toward the 2 cups needed in the glaze. Place chickens upright onto each can, fitting can into cavity. Pull legs forward to form a tripod.
3. Pour water to a depth of 1 inch into disposable pan. Place chickens upright on unlit side of grill above pan. Grill, covered with grill lid, - rotating chickens occasionally, 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until golden and a meat thermometer, inserted in thickest portion, registers 165 degrees. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove chicken from cans, and carve. Serve with Ginger Glaze.
4. To make the glaze, stir 2 cups ginger ale or ginger beer, 2 tbsp. light brown sugar, 2 tsp. fresh grated ginger and 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper together in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium, and cook (stirring occasionally)15-20 minutes or until reduced to about 1/4 cup.