We have all heard about it, but this weekend is the time to cook it. With plenty of time on our hands before the 7pm start in Tuscaloosa, this is the best game to try the famous Drunken Chicken. This is a basic recipe, so feel free to add whichever spices and seasonings that you like.
Total Time: 60 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken
- Louisiana Cajun seasoning salt or any seasoned salt
- 1 16 oz. can beer (any brand)
- aluminum foil
Preparation:
Tear a piece of aluminum foil paper about 12″ long. Fold in half and put on grill, folding edges under grill to secure in place. Remove excess fat from chicken and rinse with cool water. Pat dry.
Season chicken well inside and out with Cajun seasoning. Open can of beer, take a big swallow or pour out one ounce. Separate skin from neck area by pushing finger between skin and meat. While holding pocket created open, pour beer into pocket. Do this in several areas. A large injection needle works well for doing this.
Next slide chicken over can of beer, holding beer can and chicken while gently putting on foil covered section of grill. Close grill and cook for about 45 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is done. The internal temperature must be 165 degrees F.
