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Ultimate Homemade Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

Achieve perfectly juicy and tender rotisserie-style chicken right in your own kitchen with this ultimate homemade recipe. A flavorful rub and slow roasting ensure crispy skin and succulent meat every time.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Author: The Bright Food

Equipment

  • Roasting pan with rack
  • Small bowl
  • Kitchen twine
  • Meat thermometer
  • Cutting board
  • Carving knife

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs Whole chicken
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 Lemon optional, for cavity
  • 1 Small onion optional, for cavity
  • Fresh rosemary/thyme sprigs a few, optional, for cavity

Instructions

Preparation

  • Prepare the chicken by removing giblets, patting it very dry with paper towels, and trussing its legs together with kitchen twine.

Cooking

  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme to create the rub.
  • Generously rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated. Optionally, place lemon, onion, and herb sprigs inside the cavity.
  • Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a pan or secure it on a rotisserie spit. Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached in the thickest part of the thigh.

Serving

  • Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven or rotisserie and let it rest, loosely tented with foil, for 10-15 minutes before carving.
  • Carve the chicken and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, ensure the chicken is very dry before applying the rub. Save the pan drippings to make a delicious gravy or use for basting.