Butter-Basted Rotisserie Whole Chicken
Butter-Basted Rotisserie Whole Chicken delivers crisp, bronzed skin and tender, succulent meat infused with paprika, pepper, and rich butter. The gentle rotation helps baste the bird evenly, giving every bite balanced seasoning and juicy texture. Serve it for a relaxed weekend dinner or as a versatile centerpiece with sides that soak up the drippings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butter-Basted Rotisserie Whole Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 94 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 6
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Season the chicken cavity with a pinch of salt. Tie the legs together with kitchen string; then tie the wings to the bird. Secure the chicken on a rotisserie attachment.
- 3
Set the rotisserie over the preheated grill and cook for 10 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, quickly stir together the butter, 1 tablespoon of salt, paprika, and pepper. Lower the grill to medium and baste the chicken with the butter mixture.
- 5
Close the lid and cook over medium heat, basting now and then, until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (83 degrees C), 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- 6
Take the chicken off the rotisserie and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
- Calories 397.52 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 63.6 g Good Source 127%
- Carbohydrate 1.21 g 0%
- Total Fat 15.43 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.41 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 232.84 mg High 78%
- Sodium 561.79 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 1.05 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 6.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 48.86 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.12 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 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.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Butter Basted Rotisserie Whole Chicken is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Paprika, and Salt. Each serving provides about 397.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butter-Basted Rotisserie Whole Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Paprika, Salt, Whole Chicken. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butter-Basted Rotisserie Whole Chicken?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 397.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butter-Basted Rotisserie Whole Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Butter-Basted Rotisserie Whole Chicken healthy?
- Butter-Basted Rotisserie Whole Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 397.52 calories and 63.6 g of protein, or 127% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 561.79 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.41 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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