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Set up your grill for indirect cooking.
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On a charcoal grill, this means spreading the coals around the
outer edges, but not directly below the food.
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On a gas grill the outer burners are lit, but not the middle one.
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Once the grill is covered (which it should always be for indirect grilling)
the circulating heat works like a convection oven, so there is no need to turn the food.
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Remove neck and giblets. Discard or save for later use.
- Rinse chicken inside and out; pat dry with paper towels.
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Rub chicken lightly with oil, then rub inside and out with salt, pepper and dry rub.
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Set aside.
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Open beer can and take several gulps (make them big gulps so that the can is half full).
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Place beer can on a solid surface.
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Grabbing a chicken leg in each hand, plunk the bird cavity over the beer can.
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Transfer the bird-on-a-can to your grill and place in the center of the grate,
balancing the bird on its two legs and the can like a tripod.
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Cook chicken over high indirect heat, with the grill cover on for
approximately 1 1/4 hours or until the internal temperature
registers 165°F in the breast area and 180°F in the thigh, or until the
thigh juice runs clear when stabbed with a sharp knife.
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Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.