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Roasted Rotisserie Chicken with lemon slices on a white platter.

Roasted Rotisserie Chicken

This simple recipe for a roasted rotisserie-style chicken is perfect for a hearty, homemade dinner! Serve with your favorite side dishes and keep the leftovers for soup.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword rotisserie chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 672 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 5 pound whole chicken, giblets removed
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan with foil. Set a baking rack on top that fits. Grease with nonstick spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Place the chicken on a large plate and drizzle with oil. Massage the oil all over the chicken and underneath the skin.
  5. Sprinkle the spice mixture all over the chicken and rub some underneath the skin.
  6. Place the chicken on the prepared rack, breast side up. Tie the legs with baking twine and tuck the wings under.
  7. Bake for 2 1/2 hours, or until the thickest part of the breast registers 165°F–175°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  8. Rest 15 minutes before carving.

Recipe Notes

  • Roast low and slow on an elevated rack over a baking sheet for even baking and browning.
  • For a milder flavor, use half the spice mixture for a more classic rotisserie-style skin.
  • If you want less sugar, use half the brown sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Rotisserie Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 672 Calories from Fat 432
% Daily Value*
Fat 48g74%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g
Monounsaturated Fat 22g
Cholesterol 204mg68%
Sodium 1359mg59%
Potassium 588mg17%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 51g102%
Vitamin A 922IU18%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.