Most people call this recipe "Beer Butt Chicken". I use Sprite for two reasons, I have always thought lemon lime flavors are great with chicken, and secondly I refuse to buy beer in a can. I drink St Pauli Girl, and I think she would be a little offended if I placed a chicken carcass over her neck. You may use a can of beer or soda. This is a great recipe for rotisserie chicken, better than what you can buy at the deli.
Sprite Butt Chicken
1- 4-5 lb whole chicken (please remember to remove the packet from inside the bird)
2 T McCormick Rotisserie Seasoning (or 1 tsp paprika, 1tsp galic powder, 1tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper)
1 T EVOO
1 can Sprite
Preheat oven to 325, wash and dry chicken. Mix spice ("s) and EVOO to make a paste, and spread over the entire outside of chicken. Pour out (or drink) one third of soda. Insert the can into the cavity of the chicken, so the chicken is upright. Place on a cookie sheet, you may have to move or remove one of the racks in your oven. Bake for 1 hour.
Be careful when removing can not to burn yourself with the steam. Place the chicken on a serving dish.....enjoy