ROASTED SODA CAN CHICKEN

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A different take on the typical beer can chicken. I inject the butter-based rub under the skin for better flavor. The steam from the liquid makes this moist and tender.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (4 pound) whole chicken
¼ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
juice of 1 fresh lemon, divided
1 (12 ounce) can lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite®)
1 small whole onion, peeled
1 squeezed lemon half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the giblets and rinse chicken inside and out with water. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Stir together butter, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper, and half the lemon juice in a bowl. Rub the mixture over the entire chicken, including the cavity and beneath the skin.
  • Discard 1/2 of soda, leaving the rest in the can, and pour the remaining lemon juice into the can. Place the can on a baking sheet, and set the chicken upright on the can, inserting it into the cavity of the chicken. Plug the neck opening of the chicken with the onion and a squeezed lemon half to retain steam.
  • Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the oven, discard the soda can, and cover chicken with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 149.7 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 41.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 188 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Ashiru Shehu
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Victoria Estrada
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This was my first time making beer can chicken and it was a success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Soytan_&_Soytanar Bou
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mesafint Melkie
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


Alberta Girl
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Mansaray Inc
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This was my first time making beer can chicken and it was a success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Harmeen Sheikh
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Adrian
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


Yoase Niko
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Mike Obatala
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This was my first time making beer can chicken and it was a success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sadaf Pervaiz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


tumling tar
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


Rosan Saud
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Luicent Larmond
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This was my first time making beer can chicken and it was a success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Noman Anwar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown.


Mulinde Alan
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the chicken turned out so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.