Soda Can Chicken

Name: Soda Can Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Finely grated zest of 2 lemons; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves; 1½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¼ cup/60 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds, neck, giblets, and excess fat removed; 1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda (not diet), at room temperature