Description
Learn how to make your own flavorful, juicy rotisserie chicken at home using simple ingredients and methods.
Ingredients
- 1 small whole chicken (about 3.5 to 4 pounds) with skin intact
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (more or less to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Remove the chicken from its packaging and check that the cavity is empty. Remove any giblets if present.
- Pat the entire chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the outside of the chicken all over with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture generously over the entire chicken.
- Gently fold the wing tips behind the chicken’s back and tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
- To cook on a rotisserie, center the chicken on a spit and cook at medium heat for 60 to 80 minutes until it reaches 165°F.
- For oven roasting, preheat to 450°F, roast for 12 minutes, then lower to 350°F for 60 to 70 minutes.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Notes
You can customize seasonings with herbs or different flavors. Save the bones for homemade chicken stock.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American