Roasted Soda Can Chicken

4.3
(18)
12 Reviews
8 Photos

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.

Submitted by Heather
Updated on November 25, 2022
close up view of Roasted Soda Can Chicken in a parchment paper lined baking pan
8
8
8
8
8
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 roast chicken
Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 (per serving)

501 Calories
31g Fat
15g Carbs
41g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 501
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 39%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 188mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 41g 83%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 428mg 9%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You’ll Also Love

A plate of sliced baked beer can chicken served with a simple salad
Baked Beer Can Chicken
161 Ratings
Roasted Beer Butt Lime Chicken
9 Ratings
Harvey's Moroccan Roast Chicken
40 Ratings
Fall-Off-The-Bone Beer Can Chicken
13 Ratings
Lemon-Pepper Roast Chicken
1 Rating
Simple Lemon-Baked Chicken
145 Ratings
close up view of Lemon Stuffed Chicken in a white baking dish
Lemon Stuffed Chicken
42 Ratings
close up on a whole beer can chicken on a grill
Beer Can Chicken
242 Ratings
Roasted Lemon Balm Chicken
10 Ratings
Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken
742 Ratings
a plate of greek lemon chicken and potatoes
Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
1,341 Ratings
Roast Chicken by Kevin Sbraga
9 Ratings
Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole
84 Ratings
Best Beer Can Chicken
39 Ratings
Smoked Beer Butt Chicken
6 Ratings
Spicy Honey-Roasted Chicken
119 Ratings