• 2 kg whole free-range chicken
• 1 small beer can (try a citrus IPA)
• Olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped

For the Rub:

• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat your wood-fired oven to 180°C.
2. Prepare the rub: In a glass jar with a lid, mix together smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, celery salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Place the rub in a clean bag and slide the whole chicken inside, ensuring the rub coats the entire chicken both outside and inside. Store the chicken in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, but ideally overnight, to allow the rub to marinate.
3. Open the beer can and slide it into the beer can holder. Sit the chicken on the holder and place the rack on a deep roasting tin. Grate some lemon zest over the chicken and squeeze the lemon juice onto the tray. Sprinkle the chicken with the chopped thyme and drizzle with some olive oil.
4. Roast the chicken in your wood-fired oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, making sure to turn the chicken and baste it regularly. After the first 20 minutes, cover the upper part of the chicken with aluminum foil.
5. Serve your delicious wood-fired beer can chicken with your choice of salads and potatoes.

This recipe allows you to savor the flavors of tender roast chicken with the added smokiness from the wood-fired oven, making it a delightful meal for any occasion. And when you’re ready to create culinary masterpieces like this from the comfort of your own home, be sure to explore the range of MB Chef Pizza Ovens for an exceptional cooking experience. Your homemade pizza sauce is now ready to be used as a delicious and flavorful base for your pizzas. Enjoy!