Originally Posted by
anvilhead 
beer can chicken is really just a whole chicken with a 12 oz can of something rammed up its backside which helps hold it steady on the grill. you could use an empty soda can, or a beer can, but put broth or any other liquid you wish in there. doesn't have to be beer.
we actually have a holder thingie now round in the middle for the can with three feet that look like duck feet, which makes it even sturdier.
LOL that picture is hilarious...looks like some strange animal.
Do you open the can? I had visions of a roasting chicken on its back or breast side and couldn't figure out the whole can thing...but now seeing this photo...weird indeed!