Unlock Flavors with this Ultimate Rotisserie Chicken!

This rotisserie chicken recipe is so easy to make with simple seasonings on your grill. Occasional basting with a butter mixture ensures crispy skin and moist meat. Our family loves this! Rotisserie chicken is perfect as the main dish with French fries and coleslaw, or with any number of other sides.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1(3 pound)whole chicken

  • 1pinchsalt

  • ¼cupbutter, melted

  • 1tablespoonsalt

  • 1tablespoonground paprika

  • ¼tablespoonground black pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Season chicken cavity with a pinch of salt. Tie legs together with kitchen string; then tie wings to the bird. Secure chicken on a rotisserie attachment.

  3. Place rotisserie over the preheated grill and cook for 10 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, quickly mix together butter, 1 tablespoon of salt, paprika, and pepper. Turn the grill down to medium and baste chicken with butter mixture.

  5. Close the lid and cook over medium heat, basting occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (83 degrees C), 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

  6. Remove chicken from the rotisserie and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories357
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
25g
32%
Saturated Fat
10g
49%
Cholesterol
117mg
39%
Sodium
1311mg
57%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
31g
Vitamin C
1mg
5%
Calcium
22mg
2%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
302mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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