Spice-Rub Grilled (Whole) Chicken

Spice-Rubbed Grilled Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

1                      Chicken, whole (4-5 lbs)

1 can               Beer (12 oz) room temperature, or other liquid

2                      Garlic Cloves, minced

2 sprigs          Fresh Rosemary

2 tsp                Olive Oil

1 tsp                Thyme, dried

1/2 tsp             Red Pepper Flakes, crushed

1                       Lemon, juiced

INGREDIENTS FOR RUB:

1 tsp                  Paprika

1 tsp                  Salt

1 tsp                  Fresh Rosemary, chopped

1 tsp                  Thyme, dried

1/2 tsp               Black Pepper, freshly ground

1/2 tsp               Lemon Zest

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine all rub ingredients in a small mixing bowl and set aside.

Remove giblets and the neck from the chicken.  Sprinkle all over with rub, including cavity.  Open can of beer and discard half of it.  Place minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice and pepper flakes in with beer.  Make sure to pierce two more holes on the top of the beer can.  Place chicken on the top of the can. 

Preheat grill.  Place bird on grill balanced by the beer can.  Grill over indirect heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until internal temperature of thigh is 180 degrees.  Remove chicken when finished cooking and let sit on can for 10 minutes before carving.