Beer Can Chicken

I used beer (because it was the first time I had done this) but you could easily switch it up with Pineapple Juice or Apple Juice.  Obviously it needs to be in a can :)  This is easy and wonderful!!

1 whole chicken (1.5 kg)
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
1/3 cup Marinade, Steak Spice Flavour
2 tbsp each finely chopped fresh parsley, green onion and basil
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 can lager style beer
1/2 cup Rib and Chicken BBQ sauce - the recipe called for Diana Sauce and that is what I used - but use your favourite.  I quite like the Diana Sauce products.

1. Preheat the grill to medium high.  Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat dry.  Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.  Blend the marinade with the parsley, green onion, basil and 1 tsp of the lemon zest.
2. Rub the marinade mixture all over the chicken.  Stir 1/4 cup of the beer with the sauce and remaining lemon zest.  Reserve the remaining beer in the can.
3. Set the opened beer can on two stacked foil pie pans (doubled for strength).  Stand the chicken over the beer can, on the pie pans and set on the grill.  Close the grill and cook, basting often with the sauce mixture and turning the foil pan occasionally for 55 to 65 min minutes or until the juices run clear.
4. Use two pairs of chef's tongs to carefully lift the chicken off the beer can and transfer to a cutting board.  Discard the can and foil plates.  Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before carving.  Makes 4 to 6 servings.