Roasted Soda Can Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

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• 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
• 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

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Remove the giblets from the chicken and rinse it inside and out with water. Pat the chicken dry using paper towels.

Step 2: In a bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and half of the lemon juice. Stir until well combined. Rub the mixture evenly over the entire chicken, making sure to cover the cavity and even the area beneath the skin.

Step 3: Open the can of lemon-lime soda, pour out half of the soda, and then add the remaining lemon juice into the can. Place the can on a baking sheet.

Step 4: Position the chicken upright on the soda can, inserting the can into the cavity of the chicken. To seal the chicken and keep the steam inside, plug the neck opening with the whole onion and the squeezed lemon half.

Step 5: Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 180F (80C). Check the chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure it's fully cooked.

Step 6: After roasting, remove the chicken from the oven and discard the soda can. Cover the chicken with a double sheet of aluminum foil and let it rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 501

• Total Fat: 31g (39% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 11g (56% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 150mg (50% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 188mg (8% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 15g (5% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 5g
• Protein: 41g (83% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 20mg (22% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 44mg (3% Daily Value)
• Iron: 2mg (13% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 428mg (9% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.