Spit Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken Recipe

Name: Spit Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons molasses; 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns, crushed; 1 tablespoon whole allspice, crushed; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds); 2 medium lemons; 3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1/4 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

8 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns, crushed
1 tablespoon whole allspice, crushed
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
2 medium lemons
3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 cup olive oil

1
For brine, combine the first seven ingredients in a large kettle. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, grate peel from lemons. Juice lemons and reserve juiced lemon halves; set aside.
2
Remove giblets from chicken; discard. Place cold water in a 2-gal. resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Place in a roasting pan. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, turning several times.
3
Discard brine. Rinse chicken with water; pat dry. Rub inside of chicken with 1 teaspoon rosemary and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place the juiced lemon halves in cavity. Skewer chicken openings, tie together.
4
Place chicken on rotisserie rod on grill with a drip pan according to manufacturer's directions. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, remaining rosemary, salt and pepper; brush over chicken. Grill 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 3 tablespoons molasses, and more.

Yes, Spit Roasted Lemon Rosemary 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.

Spit Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken

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