Darbars Awesome Brined Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

Name: Darbars Awesome Brined Rotisserie Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BRINE MARINADE:; 1 gallon cool water; 1 quart 100% apple cider; 1/2 cup Kosher salt; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp. black pepper; 10 juniper berries, crushed; 1 tsp allspice; 2tbsp dried thyme; 2 bay leaves broken up into little pieces; THE BIRD:; 1 6 1/2 to 7 lb free-range roaster chicken, unfrozen; 1 apple, cored and cut into 6 wedges; 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges; 4 cloves garlic, skinned and smashed; 2 shallots, chopped into several pieces

Servings: persons

BRINE MARINADE:
1 gallon cool water
1 quart 100% apple cider
1/2 cup Kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp. black pepper
10 juniper berries, crushed
1 tsp allspice
2tbsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves broken up into little pieces
THE BIRD:
1 6 1/2 to 7 lb free-range roaster chicken, unfrozen
1 apple, cored and cut into 6 wedges
1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges
4 cloves garlic, skinned and smashed
2 shallots, chopped into several pieces

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BRINE
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In a large bowl or pot, add the water, brown sugar and salt. Stir vigorously until absorbed. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Rinse the chicken, remove anything from the cavities. Put a 2-1/2 gallon Ziplock plastic bag into a large pot, bowl or bucket. Put the chicken in the bag with the large cavity facing up. Pour the brine marinade into the chicken and the bag until the bag is full and the chicken is completely covered. Zip up the bag, squeezing as much air out of it as you can. Refrigerate for 20-24 hours. Believe me, you don't want to skip or shorten the brine/marinade time, it's well worth it!
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THE CHICKEN
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Remove the chicken from the brine marinade and dispose of the liquid. Rinse the chicken a couple of times, inside and out. Chop up the apple, shallots, lemon and smash the garlic. Insert them into the opening. Tie up the bird securely with kitchen string, making sure that the wings and legs are not going to come loose, and the cavity is closed up sufficiently.
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Push the rotisserie through the chicken, making sure to keep it centered so that the weight is distributed evenly. It may take a couple tries. Roll it around on your hands to see if it seems balanced.
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Place the chicken and rotisserie on the grill, start the rotisserie motor and turn the burners to low. Ideally, you want to maintain a 325-350 degree temp throughout. Cook for approximately 2 hours, until the thigh temperature is around 165-170 degrees, or approximately 20 minutes per pound.
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The skin will look glazed and brown nicely, due to the brown sugar. When the chicken is done, remove it from the grill and let it rest, covered with foil for about 15-20 minutes while you prepare your side dishes. Carve and serve.
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I like to serve it with mashed Yukon Gold & buttermilk potatoes, steamed asparagus or corn and gravy made from the drippings, chicken broth and Wondra. Follow these instructions exactly and it will be the most amazing, tasty, moist and juicy chicken you've ever had!

193

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BRINE MARINADE:, 1 gallon cool water, 1 quart 100% apple cider, 1/2 cup Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Darbars Awesome Brined Rotisserie Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Darbars Awesome Brined Rotisserie Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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