Beer can chicken is our favorite way to cook chicken on the grill. Every time we use this recipe to cook a whole chicken, it turns out moist and delicious. I always hope to have leftovers, but we rarely do! Living in Las Vegas we are lucky enough to be able to use our outdoor grill year round. One of my favorite foods to cook on the grill, though, is Beer Can Chicken. The skin comes out crisp on all sides and the meat is perfectly moist. Don't let the "beer" can part fool you! You can use any kind of liquid you'd like - wine, water, soda, chicken broth, etc. In a small bowl, make your rub. We use olive oil and spices, but any oil or even melted butter will work. We generally use the same spices, but feel free to use your favorites. Even just salt and pepper alone results in a delicious grilled chicken. Prepare your chicken by removing all the innards. Wash and pat dry, if you want. Place the chicken on a platter. The best way to get flavor ... [read more]
