Enjoy the mouthwatering flavors of a rotisserie-style chicken roasted to perfection. This recipe creates a tender and juicy chicken with a sticky and flavorful glaze. The chicken is seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, and then roasted until golden brown. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that your family and friends will love.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (approximately 4-5 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a spice rub.
- Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels and place it on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Rub the spice rub all over the chicken, making sure to coat it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar to create the sticky glaze.
- Pour half of the glaze over the chicken, reserving the other half for basting during cooking.
- Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and roast the chicken for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
- Every 30 minutes, baste the chicken with the remaining glaze to keep it moist and sticky.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Serve the roast sticky chicken with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
- Enjoy the delicious flavors of this rotisserie-style chicken!
