Beer can chicken

Name: Beer can chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 1 can of beer (330ml or 12oz); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp BBQ rub; salt

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Beer can chicken

Ingredients

1 whole chicken
1 can of beer (330ml or 12oz)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp BBQ rub
salt

Directions

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) or 210°C (410°F) if your oven doesn’t have a fan.
Pour out (or drink) half the beer from the can, then place the half-full can into an oven tray.
Rub the chicken with olive oil, then season it all over with salt and the BBQ rub.
Carefully place the chicken over the beer can so it stands upright. Then place the entire tray into the oven.
Start checking the chicken's temperature after 40 minutes. A small bird will take about 45-50 minutes, while a larger one may take 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. You're looking for an internal temperature of 70°C (158°F) in the thickest part of the leg. Resting the chicken will allow the temperature to rise to 74°C (165°F) through carryover cooking.
Once cooked, rest the chicken for 10-15 minutes before carving.