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My First Beer -Can Chicken

My First Beer -Can Chicken

1 whole Chicken

EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Whole Garlic bulb half crushed  half whole

 1 440mL beer can2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Salt and Pepper
Brush chicken all over with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper

Slip some crushed Garlic under the breast skin -rub the chicken with the rest of the crushed garlicCrack 0pen the beer can, pour out about 1/2 cup of the beer into a Glass and drink it  Add the remaining  whole garlic cloves and rosemary.Hold the chicken above the can of beer and slide the chicken over the can. Fold the wings back behind the chicken. Make sure the legs are in front of the can, supporting the chicken. Place the chicken inside a pan. Stood Up – I now have a Beer-can chicken holder (Amazon)Place the pan on the grates of a hot BBQ, put lid on and cook the chicken until golden brown and the internal temperature registers 160 degrees F in the breast area and 175 degrees F in the thigh area on an instant-read thermometer, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the grill (be careful not to spill the contents of the beer can as it will be very hot) and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.I have been playing around with different flavorings you can add lemon or oranges to the can – plus different herbs

Enjoy x