Best 5 Carolina Rotisserie Or Roasted Apple Chicken Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Introducing Carolina Rotisserie or Roasted Apple Chicken, a delectable dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, juicy apples, and a medley of spices. This recipe is a symphony of sweet and savory, with a blend of garlic, paprika, thyme, and rosemary that infuses the chicken with a tantalizing aroma. The apples, roasted to perfection, add a touch of natural sweetness that complements the savory flavors of the chicken. Whether you choose to rotisserie or roast your chicken, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering. This article offers two variations of the recipe: the Rotisserie Apple Chicken and the Roasted Apple Chicken, each with its own unique cooking method. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this delectable dish with ease.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED SPICED CHICKEN AND APPLES



Roasted Spiced Chicken and Apples image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

One 3- to 4-pound chicken, patted dry
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons Baharat, recipe follows
1 small yellow onion, quartered
8 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 Gala apples, cored and quartered
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Splash of apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon black pepper seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breast-side up in a 9-by-13-inch pan. Season inside and out with 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and the Baharat. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 1 hour and up to overnight; this will help the skin get crispy!
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the onion, 4 sprigs of thyme and 2 sprigs of rosemary. Scatter the apples and remaining sprigs of thyme and rosemary around the chicken, sprinkle with the sugar and a pinch of salt and drizzle with the olive oil. Roast the chicken until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, about 1 hour. Let the chicken sit for 10 minutes.
  • Discard the herb sprigs. Add a splash of vinegar to the apples and toss to coat. Carve the chicken and serve with the apples on the side.
  • In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the coriander seeds, black pepper seeds, cumin seeds, cloves and cardamom seeds, stirring often, until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and blend. Stir in the paprika, cinnamon and nutmeg.

CAROLINA ROTISSERIE OR ROASTED APPLE CHICKEN



Carolina Rotisserie or Roasted Apple Chicken image

This is a flavorful and moist chicken that is super easy to prepare. The sweet flavor of the subtly apple-scented chicken is marvelous, and the crispy sweet skin has a wonderful tang. I made the chicken in a Rotisserie oven but it can easily be made in a shallow roasting pan in the oven. If you are using a larger roasting chicken, adjust the oven time per pound.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (3 1/2-4 lb) broiler-fryer chickens
1 sweet onion, cut into large chunks
1 small apple, unpeeled and cut into large chunks
2 small celery ribs
fresh herb (optional)
salt
freshly grated black pepper
1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons apple juice (optional)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika (I used Hungarian Hot Paprika)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken and pat dry. Sprinkle salt and pepper in the cavity. Stuff the onion, apple and celery in the cavity and tie legs (and wings if using a rotisserie) with cooking string.
  • Mix all glaze ingredients in small bowl (warm in microwave if your honey does not blend).
  • Pour a small amount of glaze on chicken while holding over sink and rub the chicken all over. Make sure it is covered. Reserve remaining glaze.
  • Place in rotisserie oven and pour the remaining glaze in the oven's catch pan. Set timer to 75 minutes and periodically baste the chicken with the juices in the pan (you can pull the pan out a little bit and tip it to fill the baster). Check your oven's manual for correct size/time as each rotisserie oven is different.
  • For oven: Place chicken on rack in roasting pan and roast about 2 hours at 325 degrees until golden and fragrant, basting every twenty or thirty minutes with glaze and any juices in the pan.
  • Chicken is fully cooked when the juices run clear and the meat is white, with no pink remaining. The temperature in the dark meat should be 180 degrees on the meat thermometer. If the chicken is not fully cooked, reset the timer for an additional 10 minutes and test again.
  • If you are not serving immediately, tent chicken with foil and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 944.3, Fat 63.3, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 297.9, Sodium 431.9, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 12.8, Protein 74.4

JUICY ROASTED CHICKEN



Juicy Roasted Chicken image

My grandmother's recipe for roasted chicken. We are German and she used to do it this way all the time. I never have had a chicken this juicy before; this little trick works and makes the people eating it go silent. It's funny. We nibble on the celery after.

Provided by ROBINROCKINGBIRD

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon onion powder, or to taste
½ cup margarine, divided
1 stalk celery, leaves removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a roasting pan, and season generously inside and out with salt and pepper. Sprinkle inside and out with onion powder. Place 3 tablespoons margarine in the chicken cavity. Arrange dollops of the remaining margarine around the chicken's exterior. Cut the celery into 3 or 4 pieces, and place in the chicken cavity.
  • Bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove from heat, and baste with melted margarine and drippings. Cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 661.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

ROSEMARY-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH APPLES AND POTATOES



Rosemary-Roasted Chicken with Apples and Potatoes image

The beginning of fall comes with an abundance of apples, which means it's time to start baking! But more than pies, apples roast extremely well with chicken! This dish makes a fantastic sweater-weather meal, with beautifully roasted chicken and an apple, potato, and onion bake that takes advantage of the delicious roasted chicken drippings.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, sliced
salt, plus more to taste
4 teaspoons white sugar
5 medium apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the top and bottom parts of a broiler pan with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add onion slices. Sprinkle onions with 1 teaspoon salt and saute for 2 minutes. Add sugar and continue cooking until onions are translucent but not browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Layer apples, potatoes, and sauteed onion slices in the bottom part of the broiler pan. Cover with the part top of the broiler pan.
  • Drizzle olive oil over chicken thighs. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper. Rub olive oil and spices thoroughly all over each thigh and place on the top part of the broiler pan.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour. Serve apples, potatoes, and onion alongside chicken thighs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 486 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

ROTISSERIE-STYLE CHICKEN



Rotisserie-Style Chicken image

My mother used to fix this rotisserie-style chicken when I lived at home, and we called it Church Chicken because Mom would put it in the oven Sunday morning before we left for church. When we got home, the aroma of the roasted chicken would hit us as we opened the door. -Brian Stevenson, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons salt
1-1/4 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
1 medium onion, quartered

Steps:

  • Mix the first 7 ingredients. Rub over the outside and inside of chicken. Place in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place onion around chicken in pan., Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.), Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken for a more flavorful and juicy dish.
  • Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat dry before roasting to remove any bacteria and ensure the skin crisps up.
  • Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper, both inside and out, to enhance the flavor.
  • Stuff the chicken cavity with aromatics like onion, garlic, and herbs to infuse the chicken with flavor from the inside out.
  • Place the chicken on a roasting rack or in a baking dish with a wire rack to allow air to circulate and promote even cooking.
  • Roast the chicken uncovered at a high temperature (400°F) for the first 30 minutes to brown the skin and then reduce the temperature to 350°F for the remaining cooking time to ensure the chicken cooks through without drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the breast.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Rotisserie or roasted apple chicken is a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its crispy skin, juicy meat, and flavorful stuffing, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering. The addition of apples adds a touch of sweetness and tartness that complements the savory chicken perfectly. This dish is relatively easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a simple roasted chicken or one with a more elaborate stuffing, this recipe is sure to please.

Related Topics