Foolproof Beer Can Chicken

Foolproof Beer Can Chicken: Submitted by: Official Kimkins | Date Added: 11 Sep 2010  

Ingredients:

Serves 8

3 lb whole chicken, rinsed & giblets removed
12 oz can beer or ale
1/2 small onion
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
3 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light margarine
seasoned salt & pepper to taste

Prepare an outdoor grill for medium 350 F heat. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil to catch drippings.

In a small bowl mix margarine, garlic and a generous sprinkle of seasoned salt and pepper. Stir together until smooth.

Loosen the breast skin of the chicken. Rub half of the garlic margarine mixture under the skin. Rub the remaining mixture evenly on the outside of the chicken. You can also add thin slices of whole onion and fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme. Sprinkle chicken cavity generously with salt and garlic powder.

Open the beer. With a punch can opener make 3 more "dime size" holes around the edge. Pour out half of the beer. Place onion on top of beer can. Lower the chicken on top of the onion & the can and slide it in.

Place chicken and beer can on the grill. Pull the legs forward to balance the chicken so it stands upright.

Cook chicken on "indirect" heat, not directly over the coals or propane. Grill for 80-90 minutes (baste with pan juices often) or until golden brown and juices run clear. You can also test the internal temp with an instant read digital thermometer.

Carefully remove chicken and can from the grill. Lift the chicken up to remove the can (better if you have an extra set of hands to help). Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then carve and serve!

Nutrition Info (4 oz portion, no skin)

Calories: 195
Carbs: 0 grams
Protein: 29 grams
Fat: 8 grams