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Grilled Beer Can Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 (4 to 5-pound) chicken
1 (12-ounce) can beer
1 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Directions:
Directions:
Apply your favorite rub all over the chicken, even inside the cavity. Work the mixture gently into the skin and under the skin wherever possible. Cover the chicken and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Pour half of the beer into a spray bottle. Add the apple cider, olive oil, and vinegar and set aside. Slide the chicken down over the beer can (or use a beer can holder).

Place the chicken on the preheated grill at at 375°F, add a few wood chips of your choice for a little smoky flavor and close the lid. Cook, using the spray bottle to baste the chicken once or twice, for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is just beginning to brown all over. Carefully lift the chicken into the Drip Pan and close the lid of the grill. Cook, spraying the chicken with the basting spray several times, for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 170°F and the chicken is a mahogany brown color. Using barbecue mitts remove the chicken remove the beer can. Be careful: The can and the liquid inside are very hot. Spray the chicken once more with the basting spray, cover with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
70 minutes

 

 

 

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