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Learn how to make Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning at home with just 4 ingredients (plus salt and pepper). Make it in big batches to keep on hand, and then just add a chicken.
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Recipe ingredients
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Should I use a spice grinder?
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Recipe tips and variations
- Whole chicken in a rotisserie: Truss and skewer the chicken (giblets removed). Coat generously with the dry rub. Insert the rotisserie skewers into the rotisserie. Cook according to rotisserie manufacturer’s instructions. Let it rest about 10 minutes before carving.
- Whole chicken in the oven: Truss the chicken (giblets removed), then coat with olive oil. Coat generously with the dry rub. Place in a roasting pan, baking dish, or cast iron skillet. Bake at 425 degrees for 70-80 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Baste the chicken every 15-20 minutes with juices from the bottom of the pan (or olive oil). Let it rest about 10 minutes before carving.
- Chicken pieces: 4 to 5 pounds of chicken pieces such as breast, thighs, or quarters may be substituted for the whole chicken. Reduce total baking time to 30 to 45 minutes.
- 2 whole chickens in the oven:Â The baking time is the same if you want to roast 2 chickens instead of 1. Make extra for a friend in need or for your favorite recipes.
- Whole chicken in a slow cooker: After rinsing the chicken and patting it dry with paper towels, brush the skin with a little olive oil and generously dust the chicken with the seasoning. Place the prepared chicken in the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or LOW for 6-8 hours.
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Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
Learn how to make Rotisserie chicken seasoning at home with just 4 ingredients (plus salt and pepper). Make it in big batches to keep on hand, and then just add a chicken.
Equipment
- Spice containers (I love using these baby Ball jars for spice storage!)
IngredientsÂ
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
InstructionsÂ
- Whisk all dried ingredients and spices together in a small bowl. Use immediately or store in an airtight jar in the pantry for future use.
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Notes
- Whole chicken in a rotisserie: Truss and skewer the chicken (giblets removed). Coat generously with the dry rub. Insert the rotisserie skewers into the rotisserie. Cook according to rotisserie manufacturer’s instructions. Let it rest about 10 minutes before carving.
- Whole chicken in the oven: Truss the chicken (giblets removed), then coat with olive oil. Coat generously with the dry rub. Place in a roasting pan, baking dish, or cast iron skillet. Bake at 425 degrees for 70-80 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Baste the chicken every 15-20 minutes with juices from the bottom of the pan (or olive oil). Let it rest about 10 minutes before carving.
- Chicken pieces: 4 to 5 pounds of chicken pieces such as breast, thighs, or quarters may be substituted for the whole chicken. Reduce total baking time to 30 to 45 minutes.
- 2 whole chickens in the oven:Â The baking time is the same if you want to roast 2 chickens instead of 1. Make extra for a friend in need or for your favorite recipes.
- Whole chicken in a slow cooker: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, brush the skin with a little olive oil and generously dust the chicken with the seasoning. Place the prepared chicken in the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or LOW for 6-8 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 5kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 338IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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Temperature for roasting is too high for olive oil.
Hi Meggan,
I am making a batch of this seasoning for the first time. Looking forward to yummy dinner!!! Can you please tell me if the dried thyme is ground powdered thyme or just dried leaves. I have both and am wondering if the powdered form would be too over powering.
Thanks so much!
Hi Sandi, thank you so much for writing! I like to use the dried thyme leaves for this seasoning. I hope you love it and enjoy your dinner! – Meggan
Quite delightful!
Though I might suggest using less if your paprika is smoked.
Any ways it is delicious just the same!
Thank you!
You’re so welcome, Jonathan! Thank you for sharing your suggestion! – Meggan
I was making breasts in the air fryer and wanted a seasoning rub, this was pretty perfect. We dipped the cut chicken in different sauces.
I’m so glad you loved it, Ann! Take care! – Meggan
Hi there ! Always wanting new chicken recipes ! Can this be cooked in an air fryer ? Thank you !
Hi Patricia! Yes, if you’re wanting to use this rub on a whole chicken you absolutely can! If using a regular air fryer, preheat to 350 degrees. Brush the outside of the chicken with olive oil and rub 1/2 of the spice mixture over the outside of the chicken. Place in air fryer and cook for 30 minutes. Turn the chicken over, brush with olive oil and rub remaining spice mixture. Return to airfryer and cook until the chicken is 165 degrees on a digital thermometer, testing in the thickest part of the thigh, about 20 to 30 minutes more. Remove from air fryer and tent with foil, resting about 5 to 10 minutes. I have more instructions and information on my post here: https://cash-surge.live/rotisserie-style-chicken/%3C/a%3E. Take care! – Meggan
Do you just put the dry bird in the slow cooker on high for 3-4 hours? It seems like you would need to put some sort of liquid so as not to crack the ceramic insert.
Hi Alan, great question! There is no need to put liquid in with the chicken. The slow-covered heat will create moisture as the chicken cooks, which also means the skin may not crisp up. I recommend covering and cooking on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Here’s a link to my full recipe for rotisserie-sytle chicken: https://cash-surge.live/rotisserie-style-chicken/%3C/a%3E . Thank you! Take care! – Meggan
perfect. my picky son can’t get enough!!!!
That’s wonderful, Michelle! Take care!
Superb! I added a pinch of cayenne for a bit of a bite. Our new favourite recipe for rotisserie chicken on the BBQ! Thank you!
You’re welcome, June! I love it! – Meggan
Excellent! I used this for roasting chicken breasts to make chicken salad! So very tasty! Definite upgrade to the basic chicken salad recipe!
Thanks Mandy, glad you love it! – Meggan
This was really good and soooo easy. Next time, though, I will leave the thyme out. It seemed to overwhelm the other flavors.