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Rotisserie Chicken Recipe
Learn how to Make Rotisserie Chicken for a delicious meal at home. This oven roasted chicken is seasoned perfectly and so tender.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Remove from Oven and let Rest
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 328 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 whole chicken 4-5 pounds, gizzards removed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Mix together the seasonings in a small bowl.
- Tap the chicken dry by dabbing it with a paper towel.
- Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil and then rub on the seasoning mixture onto the outside of the chicken.
- Tie the wings of the chicken behind the chicken with kitchen twine.
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To Roast in the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place the whole chicken in a large roasting pan or a cast iron skillet with the breast side facing up.
- Cook at 450 degrees F for 12-15 minutes to brown the outside of the skin on the chicken. Then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and cook for 60-70 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
- Then remove the chicken and let it rest for 10-15 minutes and the chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F during this resting time.
- Then the chicken is ready to slice and enjoy!
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To Cook on a Rotisserie:
- Skewer the chicken. Insert the chicken into the rotisserie.
- Then cook the chicken based on the rotisserie’s manufacturer’s instructions. This is usually around 18-20 minutes per pound so it would be approximately 60 minutes for a 3 pound chicken.
- Once the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
- Then remove the chicken and let it rest for 10-15 minutes and the chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F during this resting time.
- Then the chicken is ready to slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
387mg
(16%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
449IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 387mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 449IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.