Beer Butt Chicken

Yup, it's exactly that and you don't have to like beer to love this chicken!  You also don't need one of those beer can holders they are selling in the stores. 
Summer is keeping me busy and off my blog.  It's been too long since my last post and this is as easy to share as it is to make.  This chicken is so easy and so yummy.  It's also perfect for summer as you don't have to heat up the kitchen.

Beer Butt Chicken

1  (4 to 5lb)  whole chicken

lemon pepper

seasoned salt

granulated garlic (optional)

1/2 can  beer

Season inside and outside of chicken with lemon pepper and seasoned salt (like Lawry's).  (I usually season with granulated garlic as well.)  Just shake each seasoning all over.

Stick the 1/2 can of beer up the chicken's butt, keeping beer upright. 

The beer keeps the chicken moist and serves as a neat way to have the chicken be held upright on the grill.

Place a doubled over piece of aluminum foil on grill grate to catch drippings to prevent flare ups.  (The aluminum foil should be several inches larger than the space the chicken will take up on the grate.)

Preheat grill on high.  Put chicken (beer can upright) on aluminum foil and cook on high for about 15-20 minutes then turn down to medium.  Cook until chicken is done, probably about 1 1/2 hours.

A 4 to 5 pound chicken should serve 4-6 people.  However, if it’s the first time you’ve ever had it the chicken may be the only thing everyone wants to eat!