There’s nothing more satisfying than a home cooked chicken dinner. Some of my favorites include braised chicken with carrots and potatoes, slow cooker whole chicken, and this tender and juicy rotisserie style chicken. It’s so easy and convenient to pick up a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store, but I often find that the flavor is lacking and there are a lot of chemicals on the ingredients list. This homemade version is simple to make and one of the best chickens you’ll ever eat!
How Do You Make Rotisserie Chicken?
You don’t need a rotisserie to make authentic, flavorful rotisserie chicken at home. All you have to do is brine, butter and roast a whole chicken to get that same incredible taste. Let your bird soak in chicken brine, then pat it dry with paper towels. Tuck the wings underneath the breast. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Make the seasoning mix by combining in a bowl butter, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Generously rub this mixture on top of and underneath the skin of the chicken. Roast the chicken for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165 degrees F. Baste the chicken with its own juices occasionally. Cover the chicken with aluminum foil if it starts to get dark. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes after removing it from the oven and then serve it.
Tips For Rotisserie Chicken
This recipe calls for a 5 pound chicken. You can use a larger or smaller chicken, just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. You can make this chicken in a slow cooker. Simply rub the butter mixture over the chicken, then cook on HIGH heat for 3-4 hours. Place the chicken under the broiler to crisp up the skin. You can add vegetables to your roasting pan such as carrots and potatoes for a complete meal.
Ways To Use Rotisserie Chicken
The great part about this dish is you can eat your chicken as-is, or cube or shred it for use in other dishes.
Mexican: Try shredding some chicken to make a chicken enchilada casserole. You can also prepare a hearty Mexican chicken soup or some chicken taquitos. Asian: Toss your chicken in teriyaki sauce, or add it to a pan of yakisoba noodles. Italian: You can never go wrong with a light and refreshing chicken pasta salad, or a creamy and comforting chicken broccoli Alfredo. Casseroles: Try a hearty chicken broccoli casserole or comforting chicken tetrazzini.
Once you try this rotisserie chicken, you’ll be hooked! Everyone will think you’re a gourmet chef when they taste this better than store bought chicken. Add some amazing side dishes like dill potato salad and watch the rave reviews come in!
