Rotisserie-Style Sticky Roast Chicken
This roast chicken is coated in a fragrant blend of paprika, onion and garlic powders, thyme, white and black pepper, cayenne, and salt, creating a well-seasoned flavor with gentle heat. Whole chickens roast with quartered onions for a classic rotisserie-style centerpiece, ideal for a family dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rotisserie-Style Sticky Roast Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Mix together salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl; set aside.
- 3
Remove and discard the giblets from each chicken. Rinse the cavities and pat dry with paper towels. Rub each chicken inside and out with the spice mixture. Place onion into the cavity of each chicken. Place the chickens in resealable plastic bags or wrap them twice with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 to 6 hours.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place the chickens in a roasting pan.
- 5
Bake uncovered until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat near the bone reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 hours. Let the chickens rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- 6
Place 1 onion into the cavity of each chicken.
- 7
Place the chickens in resealable plastic bags or double wrap with plastic wrap.
- 8
Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 to 6 hours.
- 9
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- 10
Place the chickens in a roasting pan.
- 11
Bake uncovered until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat near the bone reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 hours.
- 12
Let the chickens rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Calories 383.25 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 73.7 g Good Source 147%
- Carbohydrate 4.35 g 2%
- Total Fat 8.2 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 245.02 mg High 82%
- Sodium 690.46 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 1.24 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.75 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 87.88 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 3.11 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Rotisserie Style Sticky Roast Chicken is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 5 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Thyme, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 383.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rotisserie-Style Sticky Roast Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Thyme, Garlic Powder, Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rotisserie-Style Sticky Roast Chicken?
- About 5 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 383.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rotisserie-Style Sticky Roast Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Rotisserie-Style Sticky Roast Chicken healthy?
- Rotisserie-Style Sticky Roast Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 383.25 calories and 73.7 g of protein, or 147% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 690.46 mg (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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