Grilled Orange Butt Chicken

This chicken recipe is without a doubt one of my husband’s favorites!  It’s moist, tender and juicy, all of which makes for a delicious piece of grilled chicken!

1)  You start with a chicken and a can of orange soda.  The easiest way to prepare it is to push the unopened can of orange soda into the chicken cavity through the “butt end” of the chicken.  (Make sure the top of the can is upright!!  Do not place it upside down in the chicken!) 

2)  Once the can has been inserted make sure to sit the chicken upright to determine whether or not you need to make any final adjustments so that it “sits” comfortably on the can without leaning, falling over, etc… before putting it on the grill.

3) Season however you like, I used Tastefully Simple's "Everyday Grilling Seasoning", and then carefully reach inside the chicken cavity and open the can of orange soda.

4)  Place your chicken on the grill.  For this recipe, I used indirect heat and cooked at a temperature of about 350 degrees.   It usually takes about 45 minutes to cook but depending on the size of the chicken it could take longer so make sure to prepare the dish when you have plenty of time to use your grill.

The burner directly under the chicken is off.
I am cooking with the burner on the
right side of the picture.

And here we have the finished product!!  I cooked this chicken for a little over an hour since it was a bit bigger than the smaller ones I've cooked in the past.

Tip:  If you notice your chicken looks like it's drying out during the cooking process, baste it with some orange juice.  It gives the chicken a beautiful color, adds to the taste of the "orange butt chicken" and really moistens it up.