Root Beer BBQ Chicken

By boscobojo

Ingredients

• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 roasting chicken, 6-7 pounds
• 1 cup root beer
• 1 cup ketchup
• 3 Tbl. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbl. dried minced onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• roasted potatoes, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare grill for indirect-heat cooking with drip pan in center. Combine salt, pepper, paprika and oregano; rub over chicken. Place on grill over drip pan; cover. Cook until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh away from bone registers 180 degrees, about 1 hour, 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, in pot, over medium high heat, combine root beer, ketchup, Worcestershire, onion, garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until reduced by half, 20-25 minutes.

Brush chicken with root beer mixture during last 10 minutes of cooking time. Let stand 10 minutes before carving. If desired, serve with potatoes.