Rotisserie Chicken With Yogurt Sauce And Herb Relish Recipes

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.

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 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.

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.