- 4 tsp chicken seasoning
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3-4lb whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 can beer (this will add some flavor to the chicken so make sure its a beer you like!).
- Preheat grill.
- In a small bowl, mix chicken seasoning, sugar, chili powder, paprika, basil, and pepper together.
- Gently loosen skin from the chicken. Brush chicken with oil. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon spice mixture into cavity.
- Rub the remaining spice mixture all over the chicken (over and under the skin) & tuck the wing tips behind the back.
- Pour out (or drink!) half the beer. Poke additional holes in top of the can with a can opener. Holding the chicken with legs pointed down, lower chicken over the can so it fills the body cavity as pictured and place in a skillet (or grill safe drip pan). (We put our beer in a vertical roaster to make it easier to manage, which is nice for stability but not totally necessary).
- Place skillet or pan, with chicken in it on the grill, and close the lid. Cook over medium heat until chicken is cooked through (165-175 degrees on meat thermometer). About an hour to an hour-and-a-half.
- Remove chicken from grill; cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Remove can from chicken & enjoy!
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