Herbed Rotisserie Chicken Recipes

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.

ROTISSERIE HERBED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the herbs, Kosher salt and pepper in a coffee grinder (obviously one that has been cleaned of all coffee) or food processor and grind into a fine mince.
• Soften the butter slightly in the microwave or allow to soften on the counter (if you have the patience). We are talking softened here, not melted. We need the butter to stick to the chicken, not immediately drip off the carcass.
• Combine the herbs and butter in a small bowl.
• Rinse the whole chicken with cold water and make sure you remove all of the nasty bits from inside the cavity and then pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
• Carefully separate the skin from the breast meat using your fingers and tuck some of the herbed butter mixture up under the skin of the chicken.
• Rub the remaining herbed butter concoction all over the outside of the chicken.
• Secure the chicken to the rotisserie, following the instructions of your model.
• Use a piece of cooking twine to secure the chicken legs together and to the rotisserie, to keep your chicken from kicking your pan over or losing a limb during rotation.
• Place a pan of water underneath the chicken to catch the drippings and to provide steam during the cooking process.
• Light your burners to medium-high heat (per your rotisserie's instructions) and cook with the lid closed until a thermometer inserted into the breast meat reads 160 degrees. It will take about an hour and a half for a 4 pound whole chicken.
• Carefully remove the chicken from the rotisserie and either carve or eat it whole with your hands like a Caveman (or Woman)! Don't forget that yummy skin.

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.

HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pat the chicken dry; generously season the skin and inside the cavity with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 4 hours or overnight to dry out the skin. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before roasting.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Mash the butter with the chopped thyme and chopped rosemary in a small bowl. Gently slide your fingers under the chicken skin on the breasts and legs to loosen it. Scoop some of the herbed butter with a spoon; slide the spoon under the skin and hold the skin in place while you remove the spoon. Smooth the skin to distribute the butter. Repeat with the remaining butter.
• Squeeze a lemon half into the cavity of each chicken, then stuff the lemon half inside. Stuff 1/2 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 thyme sprig and 1/2 rosemary sprig into each chicken cavity. Tie the legs together with twine. Set a rack in a large roasting pan; put the chicken on the rack and roast 25 minutes. Toss the scallions, tomatoes, olive oil and a large pinch of salt in a bowl, then add to the roasting pan. Remove the twine from the chicken and continue roasting until the skin is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 170 degrees F, about 50 more minutes.
• Transfer the chicken and vegetables to platters and let rest about 10 minutes before carving.

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-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix the first 7 ingredients. Rub over the outside and inside of chicken. Place in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place onion around chicken in pan., Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Baste occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.), Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

HERBED FAUX-TISSERIE CHICKEN AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F. Coarsely grind fennel seeds and red pepper flakes in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle. Combine spice mixture, chopped marjoram, chopped thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 3 tablespoons oil in a small bowl. Rub chicken inside and out with spice mixture. Stuff chicken with lemon, garlic, 2 marjoram sprigs, and 2 thyme sprigs. Tie legs together with kitchen twine.
• Toss potatoes with remaining 3 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Push potatoes to edges of baking sheet and scatter remaining 2 marjoram and 2 thyme sprigs in center; place chicken on herbs. Roast, turning potatoes and basting chicken every hour, until skin is browned, meat is extremely tender, and potatoes are golden brown and very soft, about 3 hours. Let chicken rest at least 10 minutes before carving.

ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season the inside of the chicken with a pinch of salt. Place the chicken onto a rotisserie and set the grill on high. Cook for 10 minutes.
• During that time, quickly mix together the butter, 1 tablespoon of salt, paprika and pepper. Turn the grill down to medium and baste the chicken with the butter mixture. Close the lid and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (83 degrees C) when taken in the thigh with a meat thermometer.
• Remove from the rotisserie and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into pieces and serving.

HERBED ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• In the 2-gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the orange juice, oil, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chives and seasonings. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Place bag in a pan. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Preheat oven to 350°. Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. , Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 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.