Beer Can Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. 2
   REMOVE any insides from the chicken
3. 3
   RINSE the chicken with cold water pat dry.
4. 4
   RUB the chicken, inside and out with spices.
5. 5
   Open the beer and drink half of it the punch extra holes on the can.
6. 6
   Add 2 tbsp of spices inside the beer can.
7. 7
   PLACE beer can on oven proof pan or dish this allows the chicken to cook indirectly and cathes the juices if you want to make a gravy. ARRANGE chicken on beer can, allow the two legs to form two sides of tripod so the chicken is stable.
8. 8
   REDUCE oven to 350 degrees after first 30 mins. Best when chicken cooks for about 11/2 - 2 hours
9. 9
   When chicken is ready carefully remove to a separate platter. Allow to stand for 10 mins.