Can Grilled Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Heat grill for indirect grilling: Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit.
2. 2
   Close lid; heat grill to 350 degrees F.
3. 3
   Remove and discard neck and giblets from chicken.
4. 4
   Also, remove excess fat from inside the body and neck cavities.
5. 5
   Reserve 1-1/2 tsp.
6. 6
   dry rub seasoning mix for later use.
7. 7
   Sprinkle 1-1/2 tsp.
8. 8
   of remaining seasoning mix evenly into body and neck cavities of chicken.
9. 9
   Rub remaining seasoning mix onto outside of chicken.
10. 10
    Open can of apple juice.
11. 11
    Pour half the juice into another container; refrigerate for another use.
12. 12
    Use beer opener to punch 2 additional holes in top of can.
13. 13
    Add reserved seasoning mix to remaining juice in can.
14. 14
    Tuck wing tips behind back of chicken.
15. 15
    Hold the chicken upright, then lower over the juice can, so can fits inside body cavity of chicken.
16. 16
    Place chicken (with can) on grill grate over unlit area, pulling legs forward to allow chicken stand upright on grate.
17. 17
    Cover grill; cook 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until chicken is done (165F), monitoring for consistent grill temperature.
18. 18
    Remove chicken from grill, being careful to keep it upright.
19. 19
    Let stand 5 min.
20. 20
    Use hot pads to carefully remove can; discard can and juice.
21. 21
    Cut chicken into quarters or slices to serve.