If you're wondering whether the beer can is half full or half empty, trust us, it's half full. Your optimism will pay off big when this smokin, juicy chicken hits the table.

Beer Can Chicken

Preheat grill for indirect cooking to medium-high heat.

Rub seasoning all over chicken. Pour half the beer from the can, reserving for another use. Place the half-filled can on a solid surface and place the chicken, cavity side down, onto the can.

Place chicken, using the can and legs as a tripod, on the indirect heat side of the grill. Cover and grill for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Carefully remove chicken from grill; let rest 10 minutes before carefully removing beer can and carving. Discard beer and can.