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Using plain cool water, thoroughly wash chicken and dry.
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Combine all ingredients for Barbeque Rub in a small bowl.
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Rub oil over skin of chicken.
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Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of Barbeque Rub inside the chicken body and neck cavity.
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Rub 2 tablespoons of Barbeque Rub all over the chicken.
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Try to get some rub under the skin where it is loose.
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Pour out 3/4 cup of the cola and either drink it or discard it.
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Pour remaining 1/2 tablespoon of rub into the cola can.
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It may cause the cola to fizz, somewhat.
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Holding chicken upright, place it onto the cola can, making sure the can fits deeply into the body cavity.
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Pull the legs forward to form a tripod; this will allow the chicken to stand upright during cooking.
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Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate while you get your grill ready.
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For charcoal grills: pile your hot coals around the perimeter of the grill leaving the middle open.
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Place a drip pan in the middle of the grill.
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For gas grills: use only one burner or side.
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Place a drip pan on the unlit side.
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Place chicken directly onto the drip pan and position it to stand upright.
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Grill with lid closed for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or longer until meat thermometer register 180 degrees.
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NOTE: I used a 4lb chicken and it took 1 1/2 hours.
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Remove chicken from grill and let stand about 5 minutes.
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Carefully remove cola can from cavity.
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It will feel like it is stuck, but do not turn chicken on it's side as the hot cola will spill out.
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I held the chicken on both sides and pulled it up while dh was holding onto the cola can.
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This worked pretty well.
