Beer Can Chicken



1/4 Cup barbecue sauce

1 (12 oz) beer can, half full of beer

1 Tbsp dried basil

2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp garlic powder

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

One 3 to 3-1/2 lb whole chicken



Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Add the barbecue

sauce to the half-full can of beer. In a small bowl, combine

the basil, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and

pepper; mix well and rub evenly over the chicken. Place

the cavity of the chicken over the beer can so that the

chicken is sitting on the can; then place on the rack in the

center of the grill ( Our old grill was small so my Husband

would cover the chicken over the beer can with aluminum foil)

Cover the grill and cook for 1 to 1-1/4 hours, or until no pink

remains and the juices run clear. Carefully pour the remaining

sauce from the can into bowl and serve with the chicken.