I've been making these for more than a couple of years and with summer getting into full swing I thought I'd make some tonite.I like to inject myine with your favorite marinade,these are small 3.25 lb birds but I like to really fill them up in the breast and thighs.
Next I take a tall boy beer and open up the lid a bit and pour out about 1/3 of the beer and reserve for later consuption by the chef.Take a couple tablespoons of minced garlic and put it in the beer can.careful ..it may bubble over!
I then rub the chicken with olive oil and chicken rub.You can use store bought or any combination of salt,pepper,paprika,greek seasoning ect..slide the chicken over the can like this.
Cover the grill with foil and cut a hole where the chicken can will go.You need a tall grill to do this.Indirect heat is key..
Put them on the grill at med high and cook untill the breast is about 17 or so.I always feel a bit guilty cooking these in front of the girls.
These took about and hour at temps between 450 and 550.Dig in!
I'm off to eat now!!
Joe