Description
Once you learn to make rotisserie chicken at home, with crispy skin and juicy meat, you’ll never want to buy one from the store again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Approximately 1 whole chicken (4 to 5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Move the oven rack to the lowest position and preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 teaspoons of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
- Remove any giblets from the chicken, if present. After this,Brush the outside of the chicken with olive oil. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken (using disposable gloves is helpful).
- If you like, truss the chicken. After this,Place it in a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake uncovered until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, about 70 to 80 minutes. You can brush the chicken with the juices from the dish every 20 minutes to keep it moist.
- Serve immediately or place in a slow cooker on the lowest heat setting for up to 8 hours.
Notes
- You can use 4 to 5 pounds of chicken pieces, such as breasts, thighs, or quarters. Reduce the baking time to approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
- After applying the spice blend, the chicken can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- To cook the chicken in a slow cooker, transfer the spice-rubbed chicken to the slow cooker in
- Cook on HIGH for approximately 3 to 4 hours or LOW for around 6 to 8 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 347kcal