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Soda Can Chicken
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Soda Can Chicken

Tender and juicy soda can chicken. A great technique to get flavorful chicken every time!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 281kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 12 ounce can of soda sprite, coke, whatever you have on hand
  • ¼ cup of chicken seasoning McCormick Montreal Chicken, Websters Kickin Chicken

Instructions

  • Season chicken liberally with spice mix. Be sure to season inside of the cavity after you remove the giblets.
  • Open your can of soda and place inside the cavity.
  • Preheat your bbq with one side on low, and the other on high. Place the bird standing upright on the soda can on the low side of the bbq.
  • Cook for about 35 minutes and then rotate. Cook for an additional 35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the can of soda and discard.
  • Carve the chicken and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 259mg | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2.2mg