It is so disappointing when the photos don’t do justice to your food. How in the world would I convince you that I just made a roasted chicken that’s full of AMAZINGNESS. When I say amazingness, I don’t mean the healthy stuff. But hey, you won’t eat this everyday. What I am trying to say is – this chicken is really tasty. It is great to make like this once in a while coz, for me, it tastes very impressive. Uh, do you know how impressice tastes like?
I’ve tried a roasted chicken sitting (??) on a soda can and I was like ‘Okay! That’s cool!’. And when I tasted it, I was like ‘OMGosh! I should make something like this!!’ I made this thrice for my friends and they loved it. Believe me – the chicken was never enough.
Have you heard of soda can chicken or beer can chicken?? I think they have the same procedure of cooking. Others use Coke, but I used Pepsi in this recipe. Of course, you can use Coke. The chicken is being roasted by letting it “sit” on the can. I used a chicken rub and made a sauce for basting the chicken.
The chicken is moist and the skin is crispy. The sauce is smoky, sweet and spicy. It is close to a barbecue sauce. Gosh, it is INSANELY DELISH! Trust me – this is one of the best chicken dishes you’ll ever make. If you are worried about the procedure, don’t be – it is very easy. You can even make the sauce ahead of time because it is tastier the next day.
Apologies for the not-so-good quality of the photos, but I am going to update the photos. I think it will be soon coz I have to make this again and this time, no more guests so I can keep all of them to myself. Just kidding! I need somebody to eat the breast part. Any volunteers?
I hope my friends at Fiesta Friday #270 will be amazed as well. And I am so excited coz I am co-hosting today with the lovely Angie. I know I should’ve come earlier, but unexpected things happen. Please forgive me.
Anywaysss, it’s time to see what you’ve been munching lately.
BBQ Pepsi Can Chicken
Ingredients
- 1200 g whole chicken
- 2 tbsp chicken rub recipe below
For the sauce:
- 180 ml (¾ cup) Pepsi
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 60 ml (¼) cup Sriracha
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
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If making the sauce ahead of time, combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Heat over low-medium heat until it thickens (about 5-10 minutes). Let cool before keeping in the fridge. You may keep this overnight.
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Preheat your oven to 400 F. Prepare a roasting pan. Set aside.
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Pat dry the chicken using a paper towel. Massage the chicken with the chicken rub.
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Open a can of Pepsi and remove half of it.
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Let the chicken sit on the can by inserting the can in the chicken cavity.
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Roast the chicken for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the juices in the thigh part run clear. Make sure to rotate the pan halfway thru baking.
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Take out the chicken from the oven and brush the chicken all over with the sauce. When done, put back the chicken in the oven for another 20 minutes.
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Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
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You can enjoy the chicken with the sauce – it is AMAZING!!
Chicken Rub
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tbsp salt
- 3 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients and keep in an airtight container.
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