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

Essa Ace
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the flavor is amazing.


Muhammad Zafarali
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy.


HB Aviary
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken is moist and flavorful.


Meki Rons
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I've never made roasted chicken before, but this recipe made it easy. The chicken was cooked perfectly.


Dennis Flores
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy.


Bishal Sunar
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the chicken.


Touhid Islam
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Paras Rana
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The chicken was delicious!


Body Ghazy
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This recipe is a keeper! I've tried many different roasted chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best.


A1 techsss
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always juicy and the skin is crispy.


Carl Leslie Jr
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful.