GRPa Sticky Chicken Rotisserie Style Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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"Ever wish you could get that restaurant-style rotisserie chicken at home? Well, with minimal preparation and about 5 hours' cooking time, you can!"

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ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 2 (4 lb) whole chickens

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directions

  • 1. In a small bowl, mix together salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Remove and discard giblets from chicken. Rinse chicken cavity, and pat dry with paper towel. Rub each chicken inside and out with spice mixture. Place 1 onion into the cavity of each chicken. Place chickens in a resealable bag or double wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 to 6 hours.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 250*F.
  • 3. Place chickens in a roasting pan. Bake uncovered for 5 hours, to a minimum internal temperature of 180*F. Let the chickens stand for 10 minutes before carving.
  • MY NOTE: Made this last night for 2nd time with some minor changes, and it was SO good - We said it was possibly the best chicken I ever made and as good, if not even better than the store rotisserie chickens (which, in our opinion, are extremely yummy). The only things I did differently were I used a large 7+ lb. roaster instead of the 2 smaller ones. For the spices, I eliminated white pepper and cut the cayenne and paprika in half, and increased the garlic powder to a full teaspoon. Even doing that there is still plenty of kick in the spice mix. Like another reviewer I added a couple Tbsps. of minced garlic to the onions in the cavity. The biggest change? Last time I just seasoned and stuck in oven. This time, I wrapped in double plastic wrap (with the onions/garlic in place in the cavity) & ended up marinating for over 24 hours in the fridge - purely by accident, but it made all the difference! Slow-roasting at 250 (I did go up to 275 for about 45 minute in middle of cooking to ensure it would be done in time for dinner) cooked the bird perfectly in exactly 4 hours (Use a meat therm. - take out at 170, and let it rest before carving, it will be perfectly cooked but not dried out). Made gravy with the drippings, but the white meat was so moist it didn't even need it. I may never make a roast chicken any other way! P.S. when the chicken is done, drizzle some pan drippings over it, the chicken will suddenly glisten and look picture perfect for the table.
  • My only suggestion is to get a jar and mix up a lot of the seasonings at one time to keep in your cabinet. I changed the servings to 64 and the ingredents came up in cup and tablespoon amounts for easy mixing. Then when I make a chicken I have the "mix" at my fingertips. It takes 3 to 4 tablespoons of mix per chicken. I normally serve this "rubber chicken" style with lots of veggies so I have leftover chicken. The next day I make enchiladas with the leftovers. Then I boil the bones for tortilla soup. This gives 3 meals my family of 5 loves. Even my picky one eats these 3 meals. I normally make this in the crockpot for easy cooking, but the roasting it in the oven yeilds better results on wet days.

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  1. Excellent! I made the spice rub as directed, but cooked the chicken on my counter-top vertical rotisserie. It turned out very moist and tender. Thanks GRPA for a wonderful keeper. Made for What's for Dinner? tag.

    lazyme

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FAQs

GRPa Sticky Chicken Rotisserie Style Recipe - Food.com? ›

Since the birds are cooked close together, the liquified fat from the chickens cooking above drips onto the ones below. Additionally, rotisserie chicken has sticky skin (you can crisp it up in the oven), juicy, tender meat and even cooking.

Why is rotisserie chicken sticky? ›

Since the birds are cooked close together, the liquified fat from the chickens cooking above drips onto the ones below. Additionally, rotisserie chicken has sticky skin (you can crisp it up in the oven), juicy, tender meat and even cooking.

How to make a rotisserie chicken taste better? ›

Make a Rub

Just because the chicken is already cooked doesn't mean it can't benefit from a rub. Before reheating, make a custom blend of your favorite spices like paprika, cayenne, onion or garlic powder. Mix in dried herbs or a bit of sugar for beautiful caramelization, then sprinkle it evenly over the skin.

How do they make rotisserie chicken so juicy? ›

The reason Costco's chicken is so juicy is because of a salt solution pumped inside, which is basically like super-brining. That makes the meat moist and evenly seasoned every time, delivering a consistent—though there has been some Reddit uproar about weird-tasting chicken lately in some states—tasting chicken.

What does it mean when chicken is sticky? ›

Feel. If it looks OK and smells OK but feels extra slimy, sticky or dry from freezer burn, it's time to say goodbye. “Raw chicken can have a somewhat slimy feel to it, but if it has a slimy feel after it is rinsed off and patted dried, it's no longer good,” Danielson said.

What is the white goo inside rotisserie chicken? ›

The white stuff coming out of chicken as it cooks is simply extra protein that dissolves in water and is forced out of the meat by heat. Food scientist Topher McNeil, PhD, explains, “The [chicken] muscles themselves actually contract and squeeze out the liquid that's in between muscle cells.”

What makes rotisserie chicken taste so good? ›

This is not only due to the addition of extra water but also additives including phosphate. These additives help the meat absorb and retain moisture before, during, and after the cooking process. As a result, every mouthful of the meat retains a succulent texture.

What temperature do you rotisserie chicken at? ›

At a cooking temperature between 300 F and 350 F, it takes a chicken about 20 to 30 minutes per pound to cook. A 4-pound chicken will take nearly 2 hours. When the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 175 F, it's time to take it off the heat. As the chicken cooks, you might notice that it tends to plump up.

What is the red stuff in rotisserie chicken? ›

As the bird freezes and then thaws, it sometimes causes pigment to leach out of the bone marrow and accumulate as a deep red color around the bone. You'll also likely notice it in the meat right next to the bone.

Why is rotisserie chicken pink inside? ›

Chemical changes occur during cooking. Oven gases in a heated gas or electric oven react chemically with hemoglobin in the meat tissues to give it a pink tinge. Often meat of younger birds shows the most pink because their thinner skins permit oven gases to reach the flesh.

What's the difference between a roasted chicken and a rotisserie chicken? ›

However, despite the fact that both dishes utilize dry heat, their preparation methods are actually a bit different: Roasted chickens are cooked in the oven at high heat, whereas rotisserie chickens are cooked on a rotating spit, allowing all parts of the bird to be heated evenly.

How do I get the most out of my rotisserie chicken? ›

6 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Rotisserie Chicken
  1. Eat It Hot. While excellent as leftovers, rotisserie chicken is best when it's still hot and its skin is taut. ...
  2. Make a Light Chicken Salad. ...
  3. Top a Bowl of Soup. ...
  4. Bulk Up a Green Salad. ...
  5. Stack a Chicken BLT. ...
  6. Make Chicken Stock.
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Is it okay to eat sticky chicken? ›

Spoiled chicken may be slimy or sticky to the touch or have an off odor. If you notice any of these things, discard the meat (3).

Why is Costco rotisserie chicken so mushy? ›

Some people associate rotisserie chickens at Costco with a soft texture of meat and meat that falls off the bone. These are the result of the young age of the birds, coupled with the cooking method and injected solution.

Why is my rotisserie chicken chewy? ›

In addition, chicken breast has less fat and can become dry (chewy or rubbery) if cooked for too long. Without moisture, the protein fibers in the chicken become elastic.

How to tell if cooked chicken is spoiled? ›

How To Tell If Cooked Chicken Has Gone Bad. If your chicken starts to look off-color (dark or faded), appears slimy, sticky, or tacky, or smells bad, it's time to throw it out. 2 Of course, chicken that's been marinated or drenched in sauce may not give you telltale clues that it's spoiling.

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