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Homemade Rotisserie Chicken

My simple homemade rotisserie chicken recipe comes out tender and flavorful with a tasty, crispy skin. Ditch the store-bought rotisserie chicken today and learn how to make your own at home!
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Total Time4 hours

Equipment

  • bundt pan
  • baking sheet

Ingredients  

  • 1 whole chicken around 3-4 pounds
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup water or bone broth
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • handful fresh herbs for stuffing the chicken (optional)

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F. This lower temperature will allow the chicken to cook slowly and come out juicy and tender.
  2. Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Remove any giblets from the cavity if present. Stuff with fresh herbs (optional).
  3. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.
  4. Rub the melted butter all over the chicken, followed by the seasoning mixture. You can also put some under the skin for extra flavor.
  5. Cut a circle of parchment paper to fit over the center tube of the bundt pan if it has a whole. This will help catch drippings and make cleanup easier. Place the pan on a baking sheet to provide stability for the chicken and to catch juices.
  6. Place the chicken upright over the center tube of the bundt pan and pour in the water or broth at the bottom of the bundt pan.
  7. Place in the preheated oven and roast the chicken for 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the meat is tender and pulling away from the bones.
  8. Check the chicken occasionally. If the skin starts to darken too much, you can loosely cover it with parchment paper.
  9. Once cooked, carefully remove the pan from the oven. Carve the chicken and serve it with your favorite sides!