Beer Can Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the grill to medium-high.
2. 2
   Rinse the chicken inside-out and pat dry.
3. 3
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Blend the marinade with the parsley, green onion, basil and 1 teaspoons of the lemon zest.
5. 5
   Rub the marinade mixture all over the chicken.
6. 6
   Stir 1/4 cup of the beer with the sauce and remaining lemon zest, reserving the remaining beer in the can.
7. 7
   Set the opened beer can on two stacked foil pie pans (doubled for strength).
8. 8
   Stand the chicken over the beer can, on the pie pans and set on the grill.
9. 9
   Close the grill and cook, basting often with sauce mixture and turning the foil pan occasionally, for 55-65 minutes or until juices run clear.
10. 10
    Use two pairs of chef's tongs to carefully lift the chicken off the beer can and transfer to a cutting board.
11. 11
    Discard the can and foil plates.
12. 12
    Rest chicken for 5 minutes before carving.