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Rotisserie Style Chicken at Home

Juicy, golden, and spiced to perfection this oven-roasted chicken tastes just like the rotisserie from your favorite store, only better. A simple spice rub, a stuffed lemon-garlic cavity, and one hot oven is all it takes to make this your new Sunday staple.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Whole Organic Chicken, 4 ½ lbs
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Lemon
  • 5 Garlic Cloves, smashed

Equipment

  • 1 Roasting Pan
  • 1 Roasting Rack
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer
  • 1 Kitchen twine
  • 1 Basting brush or spoon
  • 1 Small mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or 400°F (200°C) for a crispier finish. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
  2. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, and cayenne pepper, then rub olive oil or butter all over the chicken, including under the skin, being careful not to tear it.
  3. Generously season the chicken inside and out, then stuff the cavity with lemon halves, smashed garlic cloves, and any fresh herbs.
  4. Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack in a pan (or on a bed of chopped onions, carrots, and celery if a rack is unavailable).
  5. Roast for 1 hour and 15–30 minutes, basting with pan juices every 20–30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast and 175°F (80°C) in the thigh.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving. Enjoy weekly!