rotisserie whole chicken (just like boston market)

Renton, WA
Updated on Sep 20, 2014

I've made this with a whole chicken, and it's a lovely presentation that gets lots of oohs and ahhs. But my carving skills and patience leave a little to desire. So I tried making this with a cut-up fryer once, and it's just as delicious.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • CHICKEN:
  • 3.5-4 pounds whole chicken
  • 1 large onion, cut into several wedges
  • 1 large apple, unpeeled but cut into wedges
  • 10 large chunks of celery (about 1 1/2 to 2 inches long)
  • - cooking spray
  • BASTE:
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, or to taste

How To Make rotisserie whole chicken (just like boston market)

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a deep roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Place celery chunks, apple wedges and onion wedges inside the cavity of the chicken.
  • Step 3
    Mix all basting ingredients in a saucepan, and warm to melt the honey. Pour baste over the skin of the chicken.
  • Step 4
    Bake in preheat oven (350°) for 75 to 90 minutes, depending on size of chicken. Baste the chicken 4 or 5 times during baking time, about every 15 minutes or so. The skin should be a nice shade of brown.
  • Step 5
    After removing the chicken from the oven, seal the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Let stand at least 30 minutes before carving and serving.

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