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!
Interesting Facts
Rotisserie-style chicken is a popular food item in American cuisine, often found at delis and grocery stores.
The word 'rotisserie' comes from the French term 'rotate,' which refers to the cooking method of slowly rotating the chicken on a spit.
Roasting the chicken at a low temperature for a long time helps to ensure that it remains moist and tender.