Cookery School

Recipe of the month

Beer Can BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

Cajun seasoning

2 tbsp              white peppercorns

2 tbsp              black peppercorns

2 tbsp              cayenne pepper

1 tbsp               garlic powder

1 tbsp               onion powder

2 tsp                dried thyme

1 tsp                 mustard powder

½ tsp                ground fennel

½ tsp                dried oregano

• Grind all ingredients together and use 1 tbsp for 4 portions. Can be stored for up to 3 months.

1                       whole chicken

2 tbsp              olive oil

3 tbsp              Cajun seasoning

1 can                beer

Method

1. Remove the giblets from the chicken and discard, wash the bird and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
2. Rub oil all over the bird and then season with salt and rub on the Cajun seasoning.
3. Open the beer and discard half. Place the chicken over the can with one leg either side.
4. Place the chicken on the grill not over direct gas flame or coals using the can and legs as a tripod to support it.
5. Cover the chicken either with the grill cover or a large enough pan and cook for 1 ¼ hours or till the breast and leg meat are cooked.