- 1 (4 to 5 pound) roasting chicken, preferably organic or Amish Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of favorite dry spice-rub recipe, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) can of beer
- Grilling Method: Indirect/Medium Heat
- Remove neck and giblets and pat dry chicken with paper towels. Brush chicken all over with oil and season with 2 tablespoons dry rub or simply with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Open beer can, pour out about 1/4 cup of the beer, and make an extra hole in top of the can with church-key can opener. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of the dry rub inside beer can (it might fizz up a little bit at the top, but don't worry, that is normal).
- Hold chicken above the can of beer and slide the chicken over the can, making sure the legs are in front of the can. The legs will act as a tripod, steadying the chicken as it cooks. The chicken will appear to be “sitting” on the grate. Fold the wings back behind the chicken—this is called “wings akimbo.”
- Place chicken on the beer can in the center of the grill's cooking grate. Make sure the legs are in front of the can, supporting the chicken.
- Cook chicken for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature registers 165°F in the breast area and 180°F in the thigh. Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.