PAT'S BEER CAN GRILLED CHICKEN

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Make and share this Pat's Beer Can Grilled Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories Whole Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 whole chicken, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 lbs whole chickens, washed and dried
vegetable oil
1 (12 ounce) can beer, any kind

Steps:

FOR THE CHICKEN RUB:.
In a small bowl mix all the ingredients together and use for the grilled chicken. You can store extra rub mixture in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
FOR THE CHICKEN:.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken and its cavity down with the vegetable oil. Season the chicken with rub mixture, remember to season the cavity. Pour out 1/4 of the beer and sit the chicken on top of the beer can. Place the chicken in the center of the hot grill and cover. Cook the chicken in the center of the hot grill and cover. Cook the chicken for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F Once cooked, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713.7, Fat 47.6, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 213.9, Sodium 3700.4, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 52.4