Grilled Beer-Can Chicken with Spicy Chili Rub
Ingredients
- 1(3 1/2 to 4-lb.) whole roasting chicken
- 1tablespoon brown sugar
- 3teaspoons paprika
- 1teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2teaspoon cumin
- 1/4teaspoon pepper
- 1/4teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1(12-oz.) can beer
Steps
1 Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer (see Cook's Note). Remove and discard neck and giblets from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
2 In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except beer; mix well. Rub mixture on inside and over outside of chicken, using all of mixture.
3 Open beer can; with can opener, make several other openings in top. Measure out 2/3 cup beer; discard or reserve for another use. Spray outside of half-full can of beer with nonstick cooking spray; place in ungreased shallow roasting pan. Carefully place chicken cavity over can, pushing until chicken balances in pan.
4 When grill is heated, using tongs and pancake turner, remove chicken and can from pan; place on grill directly over drip pan, making sure chicken is balanced. Cover grill; cook 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear and thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 180°F.
5 With thick hot pads and tongs, carefully remove chicken and can from grill; place in clean baking pan or on serving platter. Twist can to remove from chicken; discard can. Let chicken stand 5 minutes before carving.

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