Step-by-Step Guide to Prepare Super Quick Homemade "Citrus" Can Chicken

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As for the number of servings that can be served to make "Citrus" Can Chicken is 2-4 people. So make sure this portion is enough to serve for yourself and your beloved family.

Just in addition, the time it takes to cook "Citrus" Can Chicken estimated approx 90 minutes.

To begin with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can cook "Citrus" Can Chicken using 10 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

This version of the familiar “beer can” chicken offers a nice citrus flavor to a whole roasted chicken. It’s cooked on a grill (gas or charcoal) using an indirect cooking method that produces a nice crispy skin color with moist, tender, “fall off the bone” meat. Using a can holder (inexpensive) is easier and preferable but not mandatory. The can and holder will be hot coming off the grill mind you, so use a metal spatula.

Ingredients and spices that need to be Make ready to make "Citrus" Can Chicken:

1. 1 Whole Roasting Chicken (~4lbs.)
2. 1 Tbs. Salt & Pepper
3. 1 Tbs. Paprika & Thyme
4. 2 Tbs. Olive Oil (optional)
5. 1 Can (12 oz.) Lemon / Lime Soda
6. 2 Tbs. Orange Zest
7. 1 Tbs. Lemon Zest
8. 1 Tbs. Lime Zest
9. 1 Sprig Rosemary
10. 1 Garlic Clove Peeled (optional)

Instructions to make to make "Citrus" Can Chicken

1. Rinse the chicken inside and out, and then pat dry. Season well on both sides and refrigerate for one hour. Insert the citrus zests, rosemary sprig, and garlic into a half can of soda. Place the chicken bottom on top of the can sitting in a can holder. Tie up the wings and transfer to a pie plate for transporting. Heat grill to a 300-350˚F range.
2. For a gas grill, use a large metal spatula under the can holder and place the chicken over an “unheated” burner, with the side burners heating. For charcoal grill, place the chicken on the side with no coals under it. Cover the grill and cook (no peek) for 80-90 minutes or when internal temp reaches 165˚F.
3. Remove from grill (spatula) and allow the chicken to cool for 5-10 minutes. Discard the hot can and place on a cutting board tented with foil. Carve the chicken after another 5-10 minutes of rest. Serve with sides of potatoes, stuffing, gravy, vegetables, etc.

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