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Ingredients
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1 (4 pound) whole chicken
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¼ cup butter, melted
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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salt and pepper to taste
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juice of 1 fresh lemon, divided
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1 (12 ounce) can lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite®)
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1 small whole onion, peeled
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1 squeezed lemon half
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 | |
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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.