| Coke or Beer Can BBQ Chicken | | | | ⅓ of the Coke or Beer. Set the partially emptied |
| Ingredients: | | | | can on a flat surface and place the chicken over the |
| 1 teaspoon dry mustard | | | | top so the can fits inside the cavity of the chicken. |
| 1 teaspoon granulated onion | | | | Move the chicken to the grill, keeping the can upright. |
| 1 teaspoon paprika | | | | Carefully balance the chicken over the Coke or Beer |
| 1 teaspoon kosher salt | | | | can. Grill over Indirect Medium heat until the juices run |
| 1 teaspoon garlic powder | | | | clear and the internal temperature reaches 170°F |
| 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper | | | | in the breast and 180°F in the thickest part of the |
| 1 whole chicken, 4 to 5 pounds | | | | thigh, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Either wear oven mitts or |
| 2 teaspoons vegetable oil | | | | grab two oven pads, carefully remove the chicken and |
| 1 can (12 ounces) Coke or Beer | | | | the can from the grill, and be careful not to spill the |
| Instructions: | | | | Coke or Beer because it will be hot and could burn |
| Combine all the above ingredients except the chicken, | | | | you. Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes before |
| vegetable oil and coke or beer. Remove and throw | | | | lifting it from the can. Discard the Coke or Beer. Cut |
| away the neck, giblets, and any extra fat off the | | | | the chicken up to your desire and right away. |
| chicken. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold | | | | Serves 4 to 6 |
| water and pat dry with paper towels. Spray with | | | | Note: For a sweeter chicken use Coke. |
| cooking spray or brush all over with the vegetable oil | | | | Go to Cristie's Cookin to find more recipes and spices. |
| and season, inside and out, with the rub. | | | | Be sure to submit your favorite recipe to win a |
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