Description
Home cooks cherish this Rotisserie Chicken recipe for its simplicity and rich flavor profile. Tender, juicy meat emerges effortlessly from the slow cooker, inviting you to savor each succulent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4 to 5 lbs, giblets removed, excess fat trimmed)
- 2.5 tsps sweet paprika
- 1.5 tsps garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1.5 tsps freshly ground pepper
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.75 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp cayenne
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsps yellow mustard
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preparation: Generously spray a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and arrange canning jar lid bands across the bottom to elevate the chicken.
- Seasoning Blend: Whisk together paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, kosher salt, coriander, and cumin to create a robust spice mixture for the chicken.
- Chicken Preparation: Pat the chicken dry and create strategic incisions between the thigh and backbone, then thoroughly massage the spice blend across the entire chicken surface, including the interior cavity.
- Slow Cooking: Position the chicken breast-side upward on the lid bands, cover, and cook on low temperature for 7 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Barbecue Sauce Creation: Combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, yellow mustard, kosher salt, chili powder, onion salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Sauce Finalization: Microwave the sauce for 4 minutes, stirring midway to ensure even heating and smooth consistency.
- Serving Preparation: Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker, brush generously with prepared barbecue sauce, and let rest for 10 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Plating: Transfer the chicken to a serving platter using tongs and a supporting spatula, presenting additional barbecue sauce on the side for individual garnishing.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Thoroughly pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help spices stick and create a crispy exterior.
- Spice Precision: Mix spices thoroughly to ensure even flavor distribution across the entire chicken surface.
- Elevate for Success: Use canning jar lid bands to lift chicken, preventing it from sitting in its own juices and promoting more even cooking.
- Temperature Triumph: Always check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg