Ingredients
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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2 tablespoons paprika
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2 teaspoons dry mustard
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ (12 fluid ounce) can beer
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1 (3 pound) whole chicken
Directions
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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, about 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Mix brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Place half-full can of beer in the center of a plate.
![an overhead shot of brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper in a bowl]()
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Rinse chicken under cold running water. Discard giblets and neck from chicken; drain and pat dry. Fit whole chicken over the can of beer with the legs on the bottom; keep upright. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of seasoning mix into the top cavity of chicken. Beer may foam up when seasonings fall inside the can. Rub remaining seasoning mix over entire surface of chicken.
![an overhead shot of seasoning rubbed on whole chicken with a beer can inside]()
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Place chicken, standing on the can, directly on the preheated grill. Close the lid and cook chicken until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Remove chicken from the grill and discard beer can. Cover chicken with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.
![close up on a whole beer can chicken on a grill]()
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Recipe Tip
For extra stability, an inexpensive beer can stand can be purchased at most kitchen stores.
Editor's Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the beer and spice rub ingredients. The actual amount of these ingredients consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 546 | Calories |
| 27g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 48g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 546 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 27g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 37% |
| Cholesterol 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium 479mg | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 18g | |
| Protein 48g | 95% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium 61mg | 5% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 598mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
