This root beer can chicken came out fantastic. I used a slightly spicy but simple rub, and a good canned root beer. Moist and tender meat with great flavor. I couldn’t have been happier.
Combine the remaining ingredients except for the root beer. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning onto the chicken.
Add reserved spice mixture to the root beer and insert into the chicken.
Place chicken into the basket and insert into the Big Easy.
Cook for 15 minutes per pound or until the chicken has hit 165 F as measured in several locations.
Let rest 15 minutes before removing the soda can and carving.
Notes
I use the Char-Broil folding chicken roasterto hold the beer or soda cans securely. If the beer you're using is only available in a bottle, just empty the contents into an empty beer or soda can.