Best 5 Herbed Rotisserie Chicken Recipes

HERBED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees Broil or Top heat mode.
• Discard the innards of each chicken, rinse the cavity and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
• Combine the seasoning and olive oil, gently loosen the skin covering the breast, smear some of the mix over the meat and rub the remainder into the chicken skin.
• Squeeze some lemon juice into the cavity of each chicken and stuff the lemons inside.
• Tuck the wings under the legs and tie the legs together with a little dampened string.
• Thread the chickens onto the skewer and roast for 20 minutes, remember to add the drip pan to the oven.
• Lower the heat and continue cooking at 350 degrees for the remainder of the cooking time, approximately 50 minutes.

ITALIAN HERB ROTISSERIE CHICKEN WITH SWEETENED BALSAMIC GLAZE RECIPE

Steps:

• Clean up the chickens, removing the giblets and trimming any excess skin or fatty parts.
• Pat the chicken inside and out with paper towels.
• Combine chicken seasoning ingredients. Rub inside and out and under the skin of chickens.
• Put chickens on large tray and cover with plastic wrap.
• Let marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Simply bring the balsamic vinegar, pear jelly, and honey to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and allow mixture to simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often.
• Once mixture has reduced by half and takes on a syrup-like consistency, remove from heat and cool.
• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Remove chickens from refrigerator, stuff half an onion and half a lemon each into each bird's cavity.
• Arrange chickens onto rotisserie spit and place on grill.
• Cook for about 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours brushing with balsamic glaze during the last 30 to 40 minutes of cook time.
• Check for doneness (should be 175 F/85 C in multiple parts) with thermometer.
• Let stand 10 minutes before carving and serving.

GARLIC-LEMON ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat grill for high heat and arrange for rotisserie cooking . Remove fat found in the chicken cavity.
• Rub chicken with half of the garlic and then with half of the lemon.
• Combine the ingredients for the rub and apply some of it onto the outside of the chicken.
• Place the remaining lemon half and remaining garlic half inside the chicken.
• Truss the chicken.
• Brush the chicken's outside with oil.
• Add the remaining rub mixture on the outside.
• Securely place the chicken onto the spit.
• Cook the chicken until skin is a deep golden-brown color and meat is cooked through, for about 75 to 90 minutes. The internal temperature of the chicken should be between 165 F to 170 F/75 C when an instant-read thermometer is inserted in the thickest part of the thigh away from the bone.
• Transfer the chicken to a large platter and cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Allow chicken to rest for 5 to 7 minutes before carving.
• Enjoy.

ROTISSERIE FRESH HERB & GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Clean a five pound roasting chicken and pat dry.
• Carefully separate with your hand the skin from the meat without ripping the skin. Separate entire breast area to back and then leg area.
• Crush and Slice all the garlic lengthwise.
• Insert garlic slices between the skin and meat on breast, legs and inside bird.
• Remove the basil, oregano and sage leaves off the stems.
• Insert the leaves between the skin and meat on breast, legs and inside bird.
• Add evenly the stalks of thyme in all places as well, reserving 4 stalks.
• Place the tarragon inside the bird.
• Place one stalk of rosemary inside the bird.
• If the skin is very loose use a toothpick to close in front area and one in back.
• Tie up the bird so the legs and wings are not loose. Use cotton string.
• Rub the tied bird with the olive oil.
• Insert the spit for rotisserie making sure it is well secured.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper around the bird.
• Place the rosemary stalks, about 4 inches long, into the leg & wing area using the string to hold in place.
• Place 4 sprigs of thyme anywhere under strings.
• Place readied chicken onto rotisserie and cook one hour and fifteen minutes. Chicken cooks usually 15 minutes per pound.
• Use a meat thermometer for testing meat. Temperature should reach 165 degrees when done. Juices should run clear.

ROTISSERIE-STYLE CHICKEN

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.