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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb Russet Potatoes, cut into 1/2 in. wedges (8 potatoes)
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Canola oil
  • 1/2 tsp Each... Salt and ground pepper
  • 1 Whole broiler-fryer chicken ( neck and giblets discarded
  • 3 tbsp Smoky applewood rub or smoked paprika
  • 1 can Beer

Method

  • Prepare grill for indirect cooking over medium heat.
  • Combine potatos, 1/2 tbsp of rub, 1 1/2 tbsp of oil, salt and pepper...toss to coat and set aside...
  • Combine 1 1/2 of the rub and remaing 1 tbsp oil in prep bowl, stir until blended.
  • Trim excess fat from chicken,if necessary.
  • Loosen skin from breast and thigh portions of chicken....Spread rub mixture evenly under skin of chicken.
  • Sprinkle outside of chicken with remaining 1 tbsp rub....you can add more rub if desired.
  • Pour out about one-fourth of the ber from the can to provide space for drippings.
  • I have a special beer can roaster pan.
  • Place beer.
  • And place chicken over can holder so the can is upright in the caviry of the chicken.
  • Arrange potatoes around chicken
  • Grill, covered, 60 to 75 minutes or until internal temp.
  • Of chicken reaches 165F in thickest part.
  • Carefully rotate pan once during grilling and stirring potatos occasionally.
  • Remove chicken from can holder, serve with potatoes.