Description
Rotisserie chicken is the ultimate comfort food, delivering tender, juicy meat with a crispy skin that’s seasoned to perfection. This homemade version not only fills your home with an irresistible aroma but also brings back fond memories of family gatherings. Whether it’s a special feast or a weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to impress. Plus, leftovers are perfect for quick meals throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a roasting pan by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub olive oil generously over the chicken’s skin, ensuring full coverage.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix all over the chicken, including under the skin for maximum flavor.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire chicken before roasting.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg