ROOT BEER CAN CHICKEN

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

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3-4lb chicken, neck and giblets removed
1 can root beer
grapeseed oil (or vegetable or canola oil)
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
3/4Tablespoon salt
1/2 Tablespoon pepper
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Preheat grill over high heat until it reaches 325 degrees then turn down to medium-high to maintain temperature. Combine all rub ingredients in a small bowl then mix to combine.
Pour out half the can of root beer then add 1 teaspoon rub mixture into the can while holding it over the sink as it will foam and over flow a bit. Place root beer can on a plate then set aside.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels then rub all over with oil. Season the inside with a couplebig pinches of the rub then season the outside(may not needit all.)Place chicken over root beer can thentransfer tothe grill over indirect heat - meaning don't place the chicken directly over the flame.
Put the lid down then grill for 45 minutes - 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer placed into the thickest part of the breastreads 160-165 degrees, keeping the temperature between 325 and 340 degreesduring cooking time (it doesn't have to be precise.) Do not lift the lidfor at least the first 40 minutes as the grillwill take a long time to heat back up.
Use tongs to transfer the chicken and root beer can to a plate then let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Be very careful as the root beer can will be HOT!
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