Beer Can Chicken

Ingredients

barbecue seasoning - enough to cover the chicken
lemon - sliced thin (optional)
1 whole chicken - 5 to 7 pounds
2 sprig(s) fresh rosemary, oregano, and/or thyme - chopped (optional)
1 can of beer - any brand

Rinse the chicken inside and out, and trim any excessive fat. Sprinkle with barbecue seasoning all over the outside of the chicken and inside the cavity of the bird. If you plan on using the herbs and lemon slices for flavoring, place these under the skin of the bird. Pour a can of beer into t...

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Variations on Beer Can Chicken

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- 1 3 1/2- to 4-pound whole chicken
- 1 12-ounce can of beer
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- +2 other ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon paprika
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- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
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