Drunken Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Dijon-style prepared mustard
  • 8 fluid ounces beer
  • ½ cup Italian-style salad dressing

Directions

  • Prepare an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  • Rinse chicken and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Coat with mustard.
  • Pour half of beer out of can and refill with Italian style dressing. Place can on a disposable baking sheet. Set chicken on beer can (it acts as a stand), inserting can into cavity of the chicken.
  • Place baking sheet with beer and chicken on the preheated grill. Cover, and cook about 1 hour, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.