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Ingredients
- 1 whole broiler-fryer chicken (3-1/2 lb.) Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09
- 3 Tbsp. A.1. Dry Rub Garlic & Classic Herb, divided
- 1 can (11.5 oz.) apple juice
Method
- Heat grill for indirect grilling: Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit.
- Close lid; heat grill to 350 degrees F.
- Remove and discard neck and giblets from chicken.
- Also, remove excess fat from inside the body and neck cavities.
- Reserve 1-1/2 tsp.
- dry rub seasoning mix for later use.
- Sprinkle 1-1/2 tsp.
- of remaining seasoning mix evenly into body and neck cavities of chicken.
- Rub remaining seasoning mix onto outside of chicken.
- Open can of apple juice.
- Pour half the juice into another container; refrigerate for another use.
- Use beer opener to punch 2 additional holes in top of can.
- Add reserved seasoning mix to remaining juice in can.
- Tuck wing tips behind back of chicken.
- Hold the chicken upright, then lower over the juice can, so can fits inside body cavity of chicken.
- Place chicken (with can) on grill grate over unlit area, pulling legs forward to allow chicken stand upright on grate.
- Cover grill; cook 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until chicken is done (165F), monitoring for consistent grill temperature.
- Remove chicken from grill, being careful to keep it upright.
- Let stand 5 min.
- Use hot pads to carefully remove can; discard can and juice.
- Cut chicken into quarters or slices to serve.
