1 whole chicken (base the size on your family needs and the size of your grill. If you need more than a single soda can is able to handle try two small birds.)
1 bottle hard cider
1 soda can
foil
Preferred spice rub (exp poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, S&P, cumin & paprika)
Preheat grill - medium high heat. Clean chicken, remove internal fat and giblets and cover with spice rub. Fill empty soda can 3/4 full with hard cider. Create a drip pan with the foil to set the chicken on top of once on the grill, this will prevent flare ups. Place the chicken upright onto the soda can and cook over medium high heat until the outside is golden brown and the juices run clear (approx 1.25 hrs for a 4lb bird). Use indirect heat if possible.
I have made this for many parties and the spice rub always changes to match the rest of the dishes so go with what you like best. If you want to try something really impressive but really easy for a party try... clean the chicken and use your fingers to lift the skin covering the breast of the chicken. Stuff the cavity between the meat and skin with thinly sliced lemons and apples and pull the skin tight over the top securing with a toothpick if necessary. Then follow directions as above. The fruit gives the chicken a wonderful intense flavor and really impresses a crowd but only takes about 2 more minutes.
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