Grilled Rotisserie Chicken

Feeling unsure about preparing rotisserie chicken at home? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Get your grill and rotisserie attachment ready — this recipe is a must-try.

Ingredients for Rotisserie Chicken

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own rotisserie chicken at home:

· Whole Chicken: This recipe calls for a 3-pound whole chicken. Adjust the cooking time based on the size of your bird.
· Butter: Butter helps keep the chicken tender and moist, while also providing a base for the seasonings.
· Seasonings: The chicken is simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika for a flavorful roast.

Steps for Rotisserie Chicken

Below is the full step-by-step guide, but here’s a quick rundown of what to expect when preparing this rotisserie chicken:

Season the inside of the chicken with salt, then secure it onto the rotisserie (tie the wings and legs if you have twine or string). Heat the grill to high and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, baste the chicken with a butter and seasoning mix, then close the lid. Continue cooking, basting occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked with an internal temperature of at least 180°F.

How Long Does Rotisserie Chicken Last?

A fully cooked rotisserie chicken should remain good for about four days if stored in a shallow, airtight container in the fridge.

How to Carve Rotisserie Chicken

Let the chicken rest for about 15 minutes to cool before you begin carving. To carve:

1. Place the chicken, breast-side up, on a cutting board.
2. Gently pull one leg away from the body and cut through the meat until you expose the hip bone. Then, pull the leg to fully detach it.
3. Use your knife to separate the drumstick from the thigh.
4. Pull the wing tip away from the breast and slice through the joint.
5. Carve one of the breasts off the breastbone, then repeat with the other side.

How to Use Rotisserie Chicken

After putting in the effort to make rotisserie chicken at home, you’ll probably want to enjoy it as a main dish with a refreshing side salad or some roasted vegetables.

What to do with the leftovers? Don’t let a single bite go to waste. Check out these tasty recipe ideas for some mouthwatering inspiration:

· 23 Simple Weeknight Dinners Using Rotisserie Chicken
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· 15 No-Cook Recipes You Can Make With Rotisserie Chicken

How to Reheat Rotisserie Chicken

Reheat rotisserie chicken in the microwave, oven, or air fryer for a quick and easy meal.

· Microwave: Place the chicken on a plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and heat until the chicken is warm all the way through.
· Oven: Put the chicken in a baking dish, pour chicken broth to a depth of about ¼ inch, cover with foil, and bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
· Air Fryer: Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 3-4 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the chicken is heated through.

Dinogo Community Tips and Praise

"This is only our second time using the rotisserie attachment on our grill," says CHRISTINESAVILLE. "This recipe blew away the more complicated one! It was so easy to make and absolutely delicious! I wish I had a photo to share. It turned out perfect."

"This is the best rotisserie chicken I’ve ever made, and it even beats baking!" says Melissa M. "It was so juicy, cooked perfectly, and had amazing flavor. I added liquid smoke, pineapple juice, and water to the pan below the chicken to keep it moist, then basted with butter and basil pesto every 30-45 minutes."

"We just got a new grill and rotisserie attachment," says Dishy. "I was eager to try it, and this recipe was exactly what I needed. I even cooked two chickens at once (I doubled the recipe), and they both turned out fantastic — super moist and full of flavor!"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken

• 1 pinch salt

• ¼ cup butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon salt

• 1 tablespoon ground paprika

• ¼ tablespoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients. Preheat your outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grill grate.

Season the inside of the chicken with a pinch of salt. Use kitchen twine to tie the legs together and secure the wings to the body. Mount the chicken onto the rotisserie attachment.

Place the rotisserie on the preheated grill and cook for 10 minutes.

In the meantime, quickly combine butter, 1 tablespoon of salt, paprika, and pepper. Reduce the grill heat to medium and baste the chicken with the butter mixture.

Close the lid and cook the chicken over medium heat, basting it occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 180°F (83°C), which will take about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Remove the chicken from the rotisserie and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Information (per serving)