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Homemade Rotisserie Chicken

A comforting and flavorful roasted chicken recipe, perfect for family dinners and meal prepping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole chicken 1 whole chicken Your main ingredient, crucial for a juicy roast.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil Adds moisture and helps seasonings stick.
Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning Provides a blend of herbs for robust flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Gives a savory kick to enhance the dish.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Adds depth and sweetness to the flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Essential for amplifying all the flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper Brings warmth and spice to the recipe.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 375°F.
  2. Dry the chicken. Use paper towels to pat dry the chicken, ensuring crispy skin.
  3. Mix the seasoning. In a bowl, combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Kosher salt, and ground pepper with olive oil.
  4. Season the chicken. Pour the mixture over the chicken and rub it into the skin, ensuring it’s well-covered inside and out.
Cooking
  1. Prepare to roast. Place the chicken breast-side up in an oven-safe skillet.
  2. Roast the chicken. Cook in the oven for 60-70 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Serving
  1. Rest the chicken. Allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes, letting the juices redistribute before carving.

Notes

For best results, consider brining the chicken overnight, adding lemon slices or fresh herbs inside it, and ensuring you let it rest after cooking.