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Juicy roasted chicken thigh and breast with rice and cucumber slices on a white dish.

Homemade Rotisserie Chicken

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 whole chicken 4 to 5 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F with a rack set to the lower third position.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
    Dried herbs and spices in small bowls on a textured blue surface.
  • Remove giblets from the chicken cavity (if present) and pat the chicken thoroughly dry with paper towels.
    Raw whole chicken on a cutting board, ready for cooking or roasting.
  • Tuck the wing tips behind the chicken's back.
  • Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, then massage the spice mixture onto the skin and inside the cavity.
  • Using kitchen twine, tie the chicken legs together securely (truss) for even cooking and a tidy shape.
  • Place the chicken breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan or ovenproof skillet.
    Juicy roasted whole chicken seasoned with herbs on a baking rack.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for about 70–80 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F and the juices run clear. For extra crisp skin, baste once or twice with pan juices during roasting (optional).
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest, loosely tented with foil, for 10 minutes before carving and serving warm.
    Roast chicken on baking rack with herbs and seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1253mgFiber: 1g
Keyword roasted chicken, rotisserie chicken
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