Ingredients for Roast Chicken:
(Tsp-Teaspoon; Tbsp-Tablespoon)
– Whole skinless Chicken- 1 kg (or 2lbs.)
For Brining:
– Water- 2.5 litres
– Salt- 4-5 tsp
Seasoning:
– Salt- 2 tsp
– Crushed Pepper- 1 tsp
– Olive Oil – 1/4 cup
Spice Mix:
– Smoked Paprika- 2 tsp
– Garlic Powder- 2 tsp
– Cayenne Pepper or Red Chilli Powder- 1/4 tsp
– Mixed Herbs- 1 tsp (Mix of dried Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano and Basil in equal proportion )
Other Ingredients:
– Lemon Zest – 1/2 tsp
Preparation:
– Mix salt in water and brine the chicken for around 3 hrs.
– Remove from water and pat dry completely with kitchen towel.
– Make deep cuts on the brined chicken – as shown in the video
– Season the whole chicken with salt, crushed pepper and massage well. Add the olive oil and massage it again.
– Now add the spice mix (made earlier) and spread it on the chicken. Massage it well all over and inside the cavity too.
– Lastly add the lemon zest, give a rub and set aside in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
– Now before roasting the chicken, tie the whole chicken with kitchen twine in 3 places- legs, thighs and wings as shown in the video.
Process:
– Skewer the whole chicken in the rotisserie.
– Set the oven temperature to 250 C or 480 F. Put the oven in the convection and rotisserie mode with both heating elements on.
– Roast for 20- 25 mins till the chicken is cooked and browned on all sides.
– Remove once is starts getting slightly charred at the edges.
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