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Chili Brown Sugar Oven Beer Can Chicken

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Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Whole roasting chicken 5-6 lbs
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 can of beer

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450, lowering the rack to the bottom most position (all other racks may need to be removed for space).
  • Rinse the chicken inside and out. Dry very well with paper towels until all the moisture is gone.
  • Sprinkle the inside cavity with 1 tablespoon salt.
  • In a small bowl stir together the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder, onion powder and baking powder (this will help crisp the skin).
  • Rub the outside of the chicken with the spice mixture.
  • Pour about ¼ of a cup of beer out of the can (or drink it). Place the can on a flat surface.
  • Lower the chicken down onto the can until the can is well inside the chicken cavity. Set the chicken and can upright (use the two legs and the can to create a tripod) in a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Gently transfer to the oven. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F on a meat thermometer.