Beer Can Chicken with Lemon and Italian Seasoning

By á-17891

Ingredients

• 1 Tb. kosher salt
• 2 tsps.each:ground black pepper,Italian seasonings, paprika and finely grated lemon zest 1 1 tsp.granulated garlic or garlic powder
• 1 whole small chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds,rinsed, patted dry, giblets reserved for another use)
• 1 can dark beer,such as stout or ale

Preparation

Step 1

Mix salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, lemon zest and garlic. Pat chicken all over —including cavity —with mix. Let stand on a wire rack over a plate for 1 to 2 hours or refrigerate overnight. When ready to grill, heat a gas grill, igniting all burners on high for at least 10 minutes or build an indirect charcoal fire. Open beer; pour off (and enjoy!) 2 ounces of it. If using a gas grill, turn off one of the burners; set chicken’s leg cavity on open beer can. If using a gas grill, set chicken on turned-off portion. If using a charcoal grill, set chicken on charcoal-less portion of grill. Cover and cook (400 or so degrees until brown and cooked through —about 170 degrees in the leg/thigh portion), 50 minutes to 1hour depending on grill temp and chicken size. Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes. Carve