Here's one that you'll be doing again and again...the very best way to cook a chicken.
Beer Can Chicken
Get a whole fryer and a six pack or twelve (cans). Twelve helps to pass the time while the oven is doing its "thing".
Set the oven to 350
Pop the top on one of the brewskies and drink half.
Take the bird and sit it on the 1/2 can like it's sitting on a toilet.
Yup, shove the can right up its butt. Trust me, the clucker won't complain.
Pop another top on a brewskie so you can continue to prep while the oven heats up.
Rub the bird with olive oil (tenderly). It will like it, especially if you're gentle on the thighs.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and cajun seasoning.
By now the oven is ready for the chicken that's sitting on the can, so put the bird in a shallow pan and pop it in.
Crack another brewskie or two while you wait. It should take about an hour and twenty minutes. But, if you're not in a hurry, turn the oven down to 300 after the first 45 minutes. It will give you time to finish the six pack.
Hey, I told you to get a twelve, right?
Anyway, when the bird looks golden and "happy", and you're feeling about the same way, it's time to take it out.
Let it rest for about ten minutes. You can too. Cooking is hard work.
Treat yourself with another brewskie (if you bought the 12).
Carve it up. Serve with rice and a veg or two. Peas and carrots work fine.
Seriously, this is a great way to make chicken happy. Try it and you will be too.
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