This Rotisserie Chicken recipe is fairly basic but I’ve included a rotisserie chicken rub recipe to spice it up a bit if you like.
Basic is fine with me when I cook rotisserie chicken for myself but for a backyard rotisserie chicken barbecue with guests more spice is nice.
If you’re new to rotisserie chicken give the basic recipe a try first and if it’s not spicy enough for you then branch out to rotisserie chicken rub recipes.
Rotisserie Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper
Directions
Set your grill up for indirect cooking and place an aluminum pan in the bottom of the grill under the area where the chicken will be.
Season the inside of the chicken with a pinch of salt. Place the chicken onto a rotisserie and tie the wings and legs to the body securely. Set the grill on high and cook the chicken for 10 minutes.
During that time, quickly mix together the melted butter, 1 tablespoon of salt, paprika and ground black pepper. Turn the grill down to medium and baste the chicken with the butter mixture.
Close the lid and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F when taken in the thickest part of the thigh with a meat thermometer.
Remove the chicken from the rotisserie and let it stand for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before cutting it into pieces and serving.
Residual cooking during the resting time will bring the rotisserie chicken up to the recommended 180 degrees F.
This is a super tasting, easy chicken recipe that I think your family will love.
It’s perfect as a main dish for a simple backyard barbecue meal with French fries and cole slaw.
Spice up the basic Rotisserie Chicken recipe with this easy to make rotisserie chicken rub recipe.
This is an easy to make dry rub. It is especially good on rotisserie chicken.
The mix creates a spicy, sweet citrus flavor and will impress your guests at your next backyard rotisserie chicken Barbecue.
Tangy BBQ Rotisserie Chicken Rub Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 cup instant orange drink mix
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
Directions
Mix together the instant orange drink mix, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, allspice, and onion salt.
Store your rotisserie chicken rub at room temperature in an airtight container until used. Rub into the chicken really well before you cook rotisserie chicken.
Check out more rub recipes on the Rotisserie Chicken Rub Recipe page.
Rotisserie chicken is in a class all by itself. If you don’t own a rotisserie for your grill it’s definitely worth investing in one just to try this Rotisserie Chicken Recipe.