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Beer Can Grilled Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 6
The whole family loved this one. Great for a hot summer day.
Ingredients:
4 lbs whole chickens
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
12 ounces beer, at room temperature
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Directions:
1. Heat grill to medium.
2. Remove giblets and neck from chicken; rinse and pat dry.
3. Combine paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon rind in a small bowl.
4. Rub mixture over chicken.
5. Open beer and remove half.
6. Place garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice and crushed pepper in beer can and pierce 2 holes in top of can.
7. Place chicken cavity over beer can.
8. Place chicken on grill balanced by the can.
9. Cover and grill 1 to 11/2 hours or until thermometer reads 180 degrees in thigh.
By RecipeOfHealth.com