Beer can chicken

2  tablespoons		Tblsp paprika
2  tablespoons		Tblsp kosher salt
2  tablespoons		Tblsp onion powder
1		Tblsp cayenne
2  teaspoons		dried thyme
2  teaspoons		dried oregano
2  teaspoons		black pepper
2  teaspoons		garlic powder
4  lb.		whole chicken
1  tablespoon		canola oil
6  ounces		beer
1  tablespoon		Ground Cumin

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This recipe serves 8.Everything above the chicken is a rub recipe.
For the chicken rub:
Combine all the ingredients together and use for the chicken. You can store extra rub in an airtight container for up to 6 months

For the chicken
Preheat oven at 400F.
Rub the chicken and its cavity down with oil. Season chicken with rub, remember to season the cavity. This recipe calls for a can of beer. A 12 oz can, but you only 6 oz of the beer. Take a couple of big swigs from the beer and set the chicken ontop of the can. Place the chicken in the center of a roasting pan and set in 400F oven for 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 for an additional 90 minutes or until internal temperature has reached 165F. Once finished, cover LOOSELY with foil and let rest for 10 minutes.

You can pair this with roasted sweet potatoes or roasted garlic broccoli.