Rotisserie Chicken in Oven روٹیسری چکن recipe by morEwish

 

Are you like my family, who drool over deli chicken in grocery stores, especially at Costco, which is way more cheaper than buying a raw chicken at desi store? Picking up a deli chicken at the grocery store no doubt sounds super convenient, especially on busy weeknights. Since, we dont have any halal option here, so dont know how that convenience feels like? 

But I know, juicy and flavorful chicken with crispy brown skin, this Homemade Rotisserie Chicken recipe will hit the right spot! 

Even you don’t need a special rotisserie equipment or a fancy As Seen On TV gadget to get the perfect deli chicken at home. This rotisserie chicken recipe can easily be made in your oven, or you can make in your crockpot as well.

Making a rotisserie chicken at home can seem a little intimidating. But in reality, it's just about the easiest thing you’ll ever cook.

To make it more moist, first I brine the chicken which is typically a process in which meat is soaked in a salt water solution similar to marination before cooking. Meat is soaked anywhere from 30 minutes to several days depending on the meat.
Steeping the chicken in a salt and sugar brine is the key to cooking a juicy bird. I recommend brining in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours (not more than 24 hrs). Then I made a butter rub, to make it flavorful!

When chicken is this juicy & delicious even the leftovers won’t seem like leftovers, they can be used in countless ways! I love to use it for chicken salad sandwiches, wraps, and more! Keep it in the refrigerator in a sealed container for about a week. Or label ziplock bag and you can freeze as well for upto 3 months. 

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Ingredients:

Brine:

8 cups water
1/4 cup salt (If you have kosher salt use 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup honey
3 dried bay leaves
5 cloves of garlic smashed and peeled
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
3 - 4 sprigs fresh parsley

3 sprigs fresh rosemary and thyme (both or either)
2 lemons sliced
4 lb whole chicken

Butter Rub:

6 tablespoons butter softened
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt to taste go easy on the salt if you've brined your chicken, I used 1 tablespoon

1/2 to 1 teaspoon black pepper
fresh herbs for garnish optional

Orignal Recipe is from Dinner at the Zoo