Ingredients
– 2 teaspoons paprika
– 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
– 1 whole chicken, 4 to 5 pounds (approximately 1.8 to 2.3 kg), or 4 to 5 pounds of chicken pieces such as breasts, thighs, or quarters
– 2 tablespoons olive oil (for oven preparation)
Instructions
1-Start by preparing the chicken, which means removing any giblets and patting it dry with paper towels for crispy skin.
2-Next, mix the spices: 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl.
3-Then, rub this mixture evenly over the chicken for great flavor.
4-For rotisserie cooking, skewer the chicken and apply the spice blend without olive oil.
5-Cook it on the rotisserie for about 1 hour until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
6-Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
7-For oven cooking, preheat to 425°F (220°C) and place the chicken in a roasting pan.
8-Brush on 2 tablespoons olive oil, then add the spice rub.
9-Bake uncovered for 70 to 80 minutes, basting every 15 to 20 minutes to keep the skin moist.
10-If you need to keep it warm, put it in a crockpot on low heat for up to 8 hours.
11-Remember, trussing helps with even cooking.
Last Step:
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🍴 Trussing recommended for even cooking and juicier meat.
🕐 Baste chicken every 15 minutes during oven cooking to keep skin moist and avoid burning.
🌿 Apply spice rub and refrigerate chicken up to 24 hours before cooking for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Resting time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Rotisserie or Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 359 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 103 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg
