Best Herbed Rotisserie Chicken Recipes

HERBED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees Broil or Top heat mode.
• Discard the innards of each chicken, rinse the cavity and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
• Combine the seasoning and olive oil, gently loosen the skin covering the breast, smear some of the mix over the meat and rub the remainder into the chicken skin.
• Squeeze some lemon juice into the cavity of each chicken and stuff the lemons inside.
• Tuck the wings under the legs and tie the legs together with a little dampened string.
• Thread the chickens onto the skewer and roast for 20 minutes, remember to add the drip pan to the oven.
• Lower the heat and continue cooking at 350 degrees for the remainder of the cooking time, approximately 50 minutes.

ROTISSERIE FRESH HERB & GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Clean a five pound roasting chicken and pat dry.
• Carefully separate with your hand the skin from the meat without ripping the skin. Separate entire breast area to back and then leg area.
• Crush and Slice all the garlic lengthwise.
• Insert garlic slices between the skin and meat on breast, legs and inside bird.
• Remove the basil, oregano and sage leaves off the stems.
• Insert the leaves between the skin and meat on breast, legs and inside bird.
• Add evenly the stalks of thyme in all places as well, reserving 4 stalks.
• Place the tarragon inside the bird.
• Place one stalk of rosemary inside the bird.
• If the skin is very loose use a toothpick to close in front area and one in back.
• Tie up the bird so the legs and wings are not loose. Use cotton string.
• Rub the tied bird with the olive oil.
• Insert the spit for rotisserie making sure it is well secured.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper around the bird.
• Place the rosemary stalks, about 4 inches long, into the leg & wing area using the string to hold in place.
• Place 4 sprigs of thyme anywhere under strings.
• Place readied chicken onto rotisserie and cook one hour and fifteen minutes. Chicken cooks usually 15 minutes per pound.
• Use a meat thermometer for testing meat. Temperature should reach 165 degrees when done. Juices should run clear.

ITALIAN HERB ROTISSERIE CHICKEN WITH SWEETENED BALSAMIC GLAZE RECIPE

Steps:

• Clean up the chickens, removing the giblets and trimming any excess skin or fatty parts.
• Pat the chicken inside and out with paper towels.
• Combine chicken seasoning ingredients. Rub inside and out and under the skin of chickens.
• Put chickens on large tray and cover with plastic wrap.
• Let marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Simply bring the balsamic vinegar, pear jelly, and honey to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and allow mixture to simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often.
• Once mixture has reduced by half and takes on a syrup-like consistency, remove from heat and cool.
• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Remove chickens from refrigerator, stuff half an onion and half a lemon each into each bird's cavity.
• Arrange chickens onto rotisserie spit and place on grill.
• Cook for about 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours brushing with balsamic glaze during the last 30 to 40 minutes of cook time.
• Check for doneness (should be 175 F/85 C in multiple parts) with thermometer.
• Let stand 10 minutes before carving and serving.

ROTISSERIE LEMON-ROSEMARY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Wash chicken inside and out under cold water and pat dry.
• Remove any excess fat from the skin and put chicken in a 2-gallon zip top bag.
• Mix marinade ingredients and pour over chicken.
• Marinate in refrigerator about 8 hours.
• Remove chicken from marinade and drain.
• Load chicken onto spit rod assembly. Truss according to manufacturer's directions, or tie the legs together and tie another string around the body and wings so the wings don't flop around during cooking.
• Roast until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 175 degrees, about 20 minutes per pound.
• Remove chicken from spit, cover loosely with foil and let rest for about 10 minutes before carving.

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN WITH YOGURT SAUCE AND HERB RELISH

Steps:

• Whisk together yogurt, celery leaves, 1 tablespoon oil, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, stir together jalapeño, cilantro, cinnamon, vinegar, and remaining 1/4 cup oil; season.
• Toss sliced celery with radishes. Carve chicken; serve with pitas, hummus, yogurt sauce, herb relish, and radish-celery salad.