- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Chicken:
- Rinse the chicken inside and out, and pat it dry with paper towels. Season the chicken generously with salt and black pepper.
- Prepare Rub:
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, smoked paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder to create a rub.
- Rub the Chicken:
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Beer Infusion:
- Open the bottle of beer. You can take a few sips to make some room in the bottle, and then place the beer can in the chicken’s cavity. If you have fresh hops, you can add a few hops into the beer for a unique flavor.
- Roast the Chicken:
- Place the beer-infused chicken on a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Rest and Carve:
- Allow the chicken to rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Optional Beer Gravy:
- If you’d like, you can use the beer drippings from the roasting pan to make a simple beer gravy.
- Serve:
- Serve the beer-infused roasted chicken with your favorite side dishes.
Enjoy your unique and flavorful beer-infused roasted chicken with a hint of hops!