Pat's Beer Can Grilled Chicken Recipe

Recipe courtesy of The Neelys

Happy Memorial Day Friends,

Memorial Day is the perfect time to spend with the people most important in your life; family and good friends. What better way than to share a meal together on this holiday.

Pat's Beer Can Grilled Chicken

Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 50 min
Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr 30 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Beer Can Chicken Rub:

• 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

For the Chicken:

• 4 pounds chicken, washed and dried
• Vegetable oil
• Beer Can Chicken Rub
• 1 (12-ounce) can beer
• Watch how to make this recipe.

Directions

1. 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.
   
   
2. For the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
   
   
3. Rub the chicken and its cavity down with the vegetable oil. Season the chicken with rub mixture, remembering 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 for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F. Once cooked, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Bon Appétit...

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