Coke Brine Chicken

1 whole chicken 4-6 lb

1 liter coke

1/2 c kosher salt

for the rub--combine and rub over chicken

1/4 c vegetable oil

2 T brown sugar

1 T kosher salt

1 T garlic powder

1 T ground black pepper

1 T dry mustard

2 T paprika

butterfly the chicken to make sure dark meat cooks evenly expose the bones in the leg and thigh.  combine coke and salt in large bag or bowl.  stirring to dissolve salt.  place chicken in bag and refrigerate 2 hours plus pre heat grill to high.  combine rubbing in bowl-remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels.  rub paste over chicken and let stand 15 minutes.  grill chicken on grill.