Description
Savor the irresistible flavors of this rotisserie chicken, featuring tender, juicy meat enveloped in a crisp, savory skin. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this dish will impress and satisfy your loved ones. With easy preparation and versatile serving options, you’ll want to make this a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole organic chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375?F (190?C). Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture generously over the chicken inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity with fresh herbs and lemon wedges. Optionally tie the legs together with kitchen twine for better presentation.
- Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a baking dish and roast for approximately 75 minutes or until golden brown and an internal temperature of at least 165?F (74?C) is reached.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg