Got a rotisserie grill or oven? Here’s one of the top ways to use it: rotisserie chicken! This recipe makes for one juicy, mouthwatering, perfectly seasoned bird! Our friends and family have absolutely loved this recipe, and we’re excited to share it with you today. Rotisserie chicken makes the best easy meal, and leftovers are perfect for eating with a few sides or shredding for quesadillas, enchiladas, chili, and more.
Ingredients for this rotisserie chicken recipe
Rotisserie chicken is simple to make at home: all you need is a rotisserie in your oven or grill. Of course, it’s easiest to buy one at the store, which shortcuts the time and effort. However, we will say that making it homemade is absolutely worth it! It comes out so juicy with the most irresistible blend of seasonings. You can taste the difference. Here’s what you’ll need for a homemade rotisserie chicken:
Whole chicken Handful fresh herbs (like rosemary, thyme, basil or parsley) Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper Olive oil
Tips for rotisserie chicken
The perfect rotisserie chicken is beautifully juicy, moist on the inside and golden brown on the outside. Here are a few tips for cooking on a rotisserie at home:
How to carve a chicken
Wondering how to carve a whole chicken? It might seem dauting at first, but with these quick steps you can easily carve up a whole bird. Or, go to How to Carve a Chicken for step by step photos and more details.
Simple sides to pair
Rotisserie chicken is extremely versatile and works with many types of side dishes! Here are a few great easy sides for chicken:
Lemon Rice, Pesto Rice or Basil Rice Skillet Fried Corn or Creamed Corn Kale Salad, Butter Lettuce Salad, or Crisp Apple Salad Garlic Roasted Potatoes or Roasted Sweet Potatoes Hasselback Potatoes Baked Tortellini or Pesto Tortellini Easy Steamed Cabbage Green Beans Almondine or Sauteed Broccolini Couscous Salad or Hearty Farro Salad Easy Lemon Orzo Easy Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Leftovers and storage
Rotisserie chicken is a great meal in itself, and even better is the leftovers! Leftover cooked chicken can be stored for up to 3 to 4 days, refrigerated. Eat it with a few sides, or make it into other recipes!
Ways to use rotisserie chicken
The ways to use leftovers of this rotisserie chicken recipe are endless! Here are a few ways to reinvent it into a meal:
Add to a quesadilla Make it into a chicken pesto sandwich Shred it and add to enchiladas Add it to chicken corn chowder Throw it into quick chili Add it to vegetable soup Chop it and add to peanut noodles Add to pasta like Pasta Primavera or Garlic Butter Noodles Make it into fajitas
A note on organic chicken
If you can, buy organic chicken for this rotisserie chicken recipe. This ensures that it is the highest quality meat that was raised sustainably, and it is also free of chemicals and additives so it’s the healthiest option for eating. It also tastes better! Per the USDA, organic chicken must be raised in living conditions that accommodate their natural behaviors (like the ability to graze on pasture), fed 100% organic feed and forage, and not given antibiotics or hormones.
More chicken recipes
We often eat vegetarian and vegan, but when we spring for chicken dinner ideas here are our favorites:
Make family favorite Chicken Piccata, Creamy Garlic Chicken, or Lemon Garlic Chicken Whip up a skillet of Pesto Chicken or a big pan of Chicken Enchiladas with shredded chicken Make a batch of Chicken Corn Chowder Fire up the grill for Grilled Chicken, Grilled Chicken Thighs, or Chicken Pesto Sandwich
This rotisserie chicken is…
Gluten-free and dairy-free. 5 from 1 review
