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Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning Whole Roast Chicken

A homemade rotisserie chicken seasoning that creates juicy, tender, restaurant-style whole chicken with simple pantry spices and slow roasting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Family Dinner, Holiday Meal, Main Course, Meal Prep, Weekend Cooking
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Home-Style Cooking, Western
Calories: 586
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 whole chickens 4 pounds each
  • 2 onions quartered

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Remove giblets from chickens. Rinse cavities and pat completely dry.
  3. Rub seasoning mixture inside and outside of each chicken.
  4. Place one quartered onion inside each chicken cavity.
  5. Wrap chickens tightly and refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  7. Place chickens in a roasting pan and roast uncovered for about 5 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

  • For crispier skin, raise oven temperature to 425°F for the last 10–15 minutes.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.