Beer Can Chicken Makes 8 servings. 2 - fresh young chicken, about 3-1/2 pounds each 2 - Tablespoon paprika 2 - teaspoon sugar 2 - teaspoon salt 1/2 - teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 - cans (12 ounces each) beer Preheat grill to medium-high, according to manufacturer’s directions. - In a small dish, add paprika, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper.
- Season chickens inside and out with spice mixture.
- Rinse outside of 2 beer cans.
- Open and punch 2 additional holes in top of each can.
- Holding each chicken upright, place over can so that can goes into main cavity.
- Pull legs forward to form a tripod, allowing chicken to stand upright over can.
- Surround disposable foil drip pan with hot coals.
- Pour remaining can of beer in pan; add 1/2 cup water.
- Keeping cans upright, place chickens on rack, directly above the drip pan.
- Close cover and grill 1 hour or until chicken is done (internal temp 180° F).
- To remove cans, lift chicken by inserting large fork into neck; remove hot can using thick cooking mitt.
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