Beer Can Chicken

2 Chickens, about 3 ½ lbs. each

2 tablespoons paprika

2 teaspoons salt

3 cans beer, 12 oz. each

2 teaspoons sugar

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preheat grill. Combine paprika, sugar, salt & cayenne pepper in small dish. Season chickens inside & out with spice mixture.

Rinse outside of 2 beer cans; open & punch 2 additional holes in top of each can. Holding each chicken upright, place over can so that can goes into main cavity. Pull legs forward to form a tripod, allowing chicken to stand upright over can.

Surround disposable foil drip pan with hot coals. Pour remaining can of beer in pan; add ½ cup water.

Keeping cans upright, place chickens on rack, directly above the drip pan. Close cover & grill 1 hour or until chicken is done (180 degree F) To remove cans, lift chicken by inserting large fork into neck; remove hot can using thick cooking mitt.