Rotisserie Garlic Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• Season the inside cavity of the chicken with about 1 teaspoon seasoned salt or white salt (or to taste) then place 10 whole garlic cloves inside the cavity; truss with skewers then tie legs together with cotton butcher's string.
• Fold the wings under.
• Slice the remaining 4 garlic cloves in half using a knife then slip the 8 halves under the skin of the chicken (you can use less garlic if desired).
• In a bowl whisk/combine melted butter, oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt and paprika.
• Brush the outside of the chicken all over with the melted butter mixture.
• Place in a glass dish; cover with plastic and refrigerate for 5 hours (the butter will harden in the fridge but will melt when cooking, chill no more than 5 hours or the lemon will start to "cook" the chicken).
• Place the chicken on the rotisserie spit/rod.
• Cook until for about 1-1/2 hours or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Steps:

• Season the inside of the chicken with a pinch of salt. Place the chicken onto a rotisserie and set the grill on high. Cook for 10 minutes.
• During that time, quickly mix together the butter, 1 tablespoon of salt, paprika and pepper. Turn the grill down to medium and baste the chicken with the butter mixture. Close the lid and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (83 degrees C) when taken in the thigh with a meat thermometer.
• Remove from the rotisserie and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into pieces and serving.

Steps:

• Clean a five pound roasting chicken and pat dry.
• Carefully separate with your hand the skin from the meat without ripping the skin. Separate entire breast area to back and then leg area.
• Crush and Slice all the garlic lengthwise.
• Insert garlic slices between the skin and meat on breast, legs and inside bird.
• Remove the basil, oregano and sage leaves off the stems.
• Insert the leaves between the skin and meat on breast, legs and inside bird.
• Add evenly the stalks of thyme in all places as well, reserving 4 stalks.
• Place the tarragon inside the bird.
• Place one stalk of rosemary inside the bird.
• If the skin is very loose use a toothpick to close in front area and one in back.
• Tie up the bird so the legs and wings are not loose. Use cotton string.
• Rub the tied bird with the olive oil.
• Insert the spit for rotisserie making sure it is well secured.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper around the bird.
• Place the rosemary stalks, about 4 inches long, into the leg & wing area using the string to hold in place.
• Place 4 sprigs of thyme anywhere under strings.
• Place readied chicken onto rotisserie and cook one hour and fifteen minutes. Chicken cooks usually 15 minutes per pound.
• Use a meat thermometer for testing meat. Temperature should reach 165 degrees when done. Juices should run clear.