Beer can chicken is originally intended for the grill, but you can also make it in the oven, as I often do. The results are still outstanding. I like to use an extra large can for stability. And this is probably the only time when I happily buy cheap domestic beer.
This recipe cooks faster than most roast chickens, and comes out so juicy. And don't worry, it doesn't really taste like beer...
Beer Can Chicken
Ingredients
1 whole chicken (4 to 4 ½ lb)
1 can (12-16 oz) beer or nonalcoholic beer
BBQ rub:
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place oven rack on the lowest setting.
In small bowl, mix rub ingredients. Fold wings of chicken across back with tips touching. Sprinkle rub inside cavity and all over outside of chicken; rub with fingers.
Pour out ½ cup of beer from can. Holding chicken upright with larger opening of body cavity downward, insert beer can into larger cavity. Place chicken upright on a large 9x13in baking dish.
Place chicken in oven and bake at 500 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 400 degrees and cook for 30-50 minutes. Remove (carefully) from oven.
Let rest for 15 minutes. Using tongs, carefully lift chicken and remove beer can and discard. Enjoy.
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