Can Can Chicken

This chicken was so moist and juicy. we loved the blend of spices. it takes a little work to get the spice blend under the skin, or for me it did, but was so worth it. Adapted from taste of home. Prep time does not include refrigeration. Hope you enjoy

Steps

Mix the apple cider and balsamic vinegar together in a small spray bottle and set aside.

In a bowl , combine the kosher salt , sugar , onion powder , garlic powder , cayenne pepper , paprika and ground mustard.

Loosen skin from around the chicken breast , thighs and legs.

Rub the spice mixture onto and under skin and some inside the cavity.

Be sure to get a good portion under the skin.

Tuck wing.

Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Pour out half of the beer.

Add the garlic and lemon to the can of beer.

Poke additional holes in the top of the can with a can opener.

Holding the chicken with legs pointed down , lower chicken over the can so it fills the body cavity.

I used one of the stands that they sell at walmart for $2 bucks and it worked very well.

Insert the whole onion into the neck hole as far as you can.

Spray chicken with the apple cider and balsamic vinegar mixture.

Spray again half-way through cooking.

Place chicken over drip pan.

Grill , covered , over indirect medi.

Ingredients

apple cider, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, ground mustard, garlic cloves, lemon, onion, broiler, beer