Beer Can Chicken Recipe

FATHERS DAY BEER CAN CHICKEN RECIPEThis is Alex's favorite way to cook a chicken at our house.  Sure to be a hit at your Father's Day gathering on Sunday!  Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there even the ones that call themselves dad to fur, feather, and Scale kids.

One Spur Valley Ranch Pasture Raised Chicken (4-5 pounds)
Olive Oil
Dry Spice Rub (your favorite one, or see below for suggestions)
Salt
Pepper
one beer (you only need half of it, so go ahead take a few sips :) )
shallow pan for roasting (disposable works best)

Rub outside of chicken with olive oil to moisten skin.  Rub your favorite spice mixture on the outside and add garlic, salt and pepper if needed.

Open one can of beer and drink it until it's half full...
Place the beer can in the middle of a small shallow baking sheet and place the chicken (legs down) ontop of the beer can, fold back wings and adjust legs so that it creates a tripod, and balances evently.  It should remain standing on the BBQ or in the oven. Use medium/high heat (do not use direct flame or heat. Grill or bake for 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in the chicken breast area reads at least 165º.
Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.

Serve with pasta salad, potato salad, baked potatoes, steamed veggies, corn on the cob, baked beans etc.

**Alex's Favorite Chicken Rub idea***: mix together in any combination, or all of them if you've got them, either way it will be delicious!

1 tsp:Sage,
Rosemarythyme,
oreganofennel,
red pepper flakes or cayenne (for spicy)

2 tsp:
Cumin,
dried Garlic,
dried Onion
coriander
red chile powder or paprika,
mesquite flavor (or jerk flavor)

3 tsp:
ginger
pepper,
Kosher salt.