Cola-Can Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
9%
Cola-Can Chicken
45 min.
4
539kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your grilling game with a fun and flavorful twist? Introducing Cola-Can Chicken, a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of cola with the smoky goodness of barbecue. This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also adheres to a low FODMAP diet, making it a perfect choice for those with dietary restrictions.

In just 45 minutes, you can serve up a succulent whole chicken that’s bursting with flavor and sure to impress your family and friends. The unique method of cooking the chicken upright on a cola can allows the meat to stay moist and tender while infusing it with a deliciously sweet and tangy taste. The crispy skin, seasoned with a savory barbecue rub, adds the perfect crunch to each bite.

With only 539 calories per serving, this dish is a fantastic option for a hearty meal without the guilt. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking for a new family favorite, Cola-Can Chicken is sure to become a staple in your cooking repertoire. So fire up the grill, grab your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • servings barbecue sauce 
  • 12 ounce coca-cola canned
  • tablespoons big daddy's taco rub divided
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 3.5 pound chicken whole

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Barbecue Rub inside body cavity and 1/2 teaspoon inside neck cavity of chicken.
  2. Rub oil over skin.
  3. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Barbecue Rub, and rub over skin.
  4. Pour out half of cola (about 3/4 cup), and reserve for Cola Barbecue Sauce, leaving remaining cola in can. Make 2 additional holes in top of can. Spoon remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons rub into cola can. Cola will start to foam.
  5. Place chicken upright onto the cola can, fitting can into cavity. Pull legs forward to form a tripod, allowing chicken to stand upright.
  6. Prepare a fire by piling charcoal on one side of grill, leaving other side empty. (For gas grills, light only one side.)
  7. Place a drip pan on unlit side, and place food rack on grill.
  8. Place chicken upright over drip pan. Grill, covered with grill lid, 1 hour and 15 minutes or until golden and a meat thermometer registers 18
  9. Remove chicken from grill, and let stand 5 minutes; carefully remove can.
  10. Serve with Cola Barbecue Sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories539kcal
Protein26.75%
Fat65.87%
Carbs7.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.75
Glycemic Load
5.12
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
15.29130441987%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:539.09kcal
26.95%
Fat:39.06g
60.1%
Saturated Fat:9.83g
61.45%
Carbohydrates:9.85g
3.28%
Net Carbohydrates:9.62g
3.5%
Sugar:8.02g
8.91%
Cholesterol:142.88mg
47.63%
Sodium:147.6mg
6.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:6.8mg
2.27%
Protein:35.69g
71.39%
Vitamin B3:13.02mg
65.11%
Selenium:27.68µg
39.54%
Vitamin K:37.74µg
35.94%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.7%
Phosphorus:292.17mg
29.22%
Vitamin B5:1.74mg
17.35%
Zinc:2.58mg
17.18%
Iron:2.52mg
14.01%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.71%
Potassium:377.76mg
10.79%
Magnesium:42.71mg
10.68%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.84%
Vitamin E:1.44mg
9.6%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.81%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.99%
Vitamin A:321.59IU
6.43%
Copper:0.11mg
5.49%
Calcium:42.91mg
4.29%
Vitamin C:3.29mg
3.99%
Folate:14.21µg
3.55%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.54%
Source:My Recipes