Lemon-Lime Can Roasted Chicken
Lemon-Lime Can Roasted Chicken delivers juicy, tender meat with a lightly caramelized skin kissed by brown sugar, butter, and garlic. The citrusy lift from fresh lemon and lemon-lime soda adds brightness that balances the savory seasoning. Ideal for a relaxed weekend dinner or casual gathering when you want a centerpiece bird with big flavor and simple presentation.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Lime Can Roasted Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the giblets, then rinse the chicken inside and out with water. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper, and half the lemon juice. Rub this mixture over the entire chicken, including inside the cavity and under the skin.
- 3
Pour out 1/2 of the soda, leaving the rest in the can, and add the remaining lemon juice to the can. Place the can on a baking sheet, then set the chicken upright on the can, inserting it into the chicken’s cavity. Plug the neck opening 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, until it reaches a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the oven, discard the soda can, and cover the chicken with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil to rest in a warm place for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 449.85 kcal High 22%
- Protein 63.44 g Good Source 127%
- Carbohydrate 14.99 g 5%
- Total Fat 15.47 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.41 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 232.87 mg High 78%
- Sodium 585.02 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 10.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.97 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 88.76 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lemon Lime Can Roasted Chicken is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Lemon, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 449.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Lime Can Roasted Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Lemon, Lemon Juice, Lemon-Lime Soda. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Lime Can Roasted Chicken?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 449.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Lime Can Roasted Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lemon-Lime Can Roasted Chicken healthy?
- Lemon-Lime Can Roasted Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 449.85 calories and 63.44 g of protein, or 127% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 585.02 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.41 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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