Best 4 Roasted Soda Can Chicken Recipes
Roasted soda can chicken is a unique and flavorful dish that has become a popular choice for backyard barbecues and summer gatherings. This innovative cooking method involves placing a whole chicken over a can of soda, which is then roasted in the oven. The result is a tender, juicy chicken with a crispy skin and a hint of smoky flavor from the soda. While there are many variations of this recipe, this article will provide a step-by-step guide to creating a classic roasted soda can chicken that is sure to impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED SODA CAN CHICKEN
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
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
HOW TO COOK AN OVEN-ROASTED BEER CAN CHICKEN
Note: You can use root beer, Coke or experiment with other sodas. Or simply take an empty can and create your own flavored liquid. For example, squeeze mandarin oranges and drop them in the can and top with water to 3/4 full. Or add a combination of lemon juice, herbs and some water. This came from How To Make An Oven-Roasted Beer can Chicken. I have not tried this, posting for safe keeping.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Wet Rub: Mix all together the olive oil, thyme, rosemary, sage, a bit of salt and pepper; and garlic. Rub all over the chicken.
- Dry Rub: Mix all together the paprika, kosher salt, pepper onion salt, pepper, white sugar and brown sugar. Rub the chicken with a bit of olive oil and then coat the chicken with the dry rub.
- Preheat your oven to 375 or 190.6°C You may have to remove the second rack in your oven and move the other rack lower, so that the chicken will fit in while standing upright.
- In a large bowl, apply your rub of choice all over the chicken. Rub under the wings, legs, and even inside of cavities. Leave the chicken in the bowl until you are ready to place it on your can.
- Place the can on a baking sheet or oven-safe griddle. Place the chicken over the can. Open the rear cavity of the chicken and carefully place it over the can, so only about an inch of the can is showing.
- Place the chicken in the oven and roast to an internal temperature of 165 or 73.9°C Depending on the size of your chicken, this can take about 75-90 minutes or so. Once the chicken has reached the appropriate internal temperature, let it rest for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
COLA-CAN CHICKEN
I found this recipe in the spring 2004 special edition of Southern Living Magazine. This makes the best tender and moist grilled chicken I have ever had and tastes alot like the rotisserie chicken you find in some restaurant's and deli's. We actually doubled the rub ingredients and used two chickens. We ate one and I froze the other. Try it. You will not be disappointed.
Provided by Susie in Texas
Categories Poultry
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Using plain cool water, thoroughly wash chicken and dry.
- Combine all ingredients for Barbeque Rub in a small bowl.
- Rub oil over skin of chicken.
- Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of Barbeque Rub inside the chicken body and neck cavity.
- Rub 2 tablespoons of Barbeque Rub all over the chicken.
- Try to get some rub under the skin where it is loose.
- Pour out 3/4 cup of the cola and either drink it or discard it.
- Pour remaining 1/2 tablespoon of rub into the cola can.
- It may cause the cola to fizz, somewhat.
- Holding chicken upright, place it onto the cola can, making sure the can fits deeply into the body cavity.
- Pull the legs forward to form a tripod; this will allow the chicken to stand upright during cooking.
- Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate while you get your grill ready.
- For charcoal grills: pile your hot coals around the perimeter of the grill leaving the middle open.
- Place a drip pan in the middle of the grill.
- For gas grills: use only one burner or side.
- Place a drip pan on the unlit side.
- Place chicken directly onto the drip pan and position it to stand upright.
- Grill with lid closed for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or longer until meat thermometer register 180 degrees.
- NOTE: I used a 4lb chicken and it took 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove chicken from grill and let stand about 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove cola can from cavity.
- It will feel like it is stuck, but do not turn chicken on it's side as the hot cola will spill out.
- I held the chicken on both sides and pulled it up while dh was holding onto the cola can.
- This worked pretty well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.3, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 181.1, Sodium 1356.4, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 10.2, Protein 45.5
ROASTED SODA CAN CHICKEN
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 Whole Chicken
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
Tips:
- Choose the right soda: Use a soda that you enjoy the flavor of, as it will impart its flavor to the chicken. Avoid using diet or sugar-free sodas, as they will not caramelize and will not add flavor to the chicken.
- Use a whole chicken: A whole chicken is the best choice for this recipe, as it will cook evenly. You can also use a chicken breast or thigh, but the cooking time will be shorter.
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken with your favorite spices and herbs before roasting. This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
- Use a beer can: If you don't have a soda can, you can use a beer can instead. Just make sure to rinse the can thoroughly before using it.
- Cook the chicken until it is done: The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check the temperature using a meat thermometer.
Conclusion:
Roasted soda can chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to cook a whole chicken, and the soda can helps to keep the chicken moist and flavorful. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect roasted soda can chicken every time.
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