SPICE RUBBED BEER CAN CHICKEN

Spice Rubbed Beer Can Chicken image

Provided by Vitameatavegamin Gi

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zest of
1 (3 1/2-4 lb) broiler-fryer chickens
1 (12 ounce) can beer

Steps:

Heat a gas or charcoal grill with a lid big enough to accommodate the bird. Put a drip pan below the grates.
Mix the ingredients for the Spice Rub until they are well blended. (This will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 week.) Rub it all over the chicken, inside and out.
Open the beer and take a big swig or just pour out a couple of ounces. Sit the chicken on the beer can so the legs are at the bottom and the wings are at the top. Stand the beer can on the grates over the drip pan. Put the cover on and cook over indirect heat until the juices run clear, about 1 hour. (If using charcoal, push the coals to 1 side so the chicken is not over direct heat.)
**(BTW, I wanted to mention that when I make a 3.5lb bird, it usually takes about 1 hour & 15-30 minutes and the larger birds closer to or over 4lbs, about 1 hour & 30-45 minutes. But, everyone's grills and heat levels are different, so just check it after an hour to see if it's ready and if not, then let it cook more as needed. -Althea753).
Note: This chicken can also be cooked in a 350 degrees F oven. Just stand the beer can in a shallow roasting pan and cook about 1 hour or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1167.3, Fat 87.8, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 297.9, Sodium 2033.8, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 76