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Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning

A versatile dry rub of paprika, thyme, garlic, and onion for seasoning whole or pieces of chicken.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • airtight jar or spice container

Method
 

  1. Measure the paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder into a small bowl.
  2. Whisk the spices together until evenly combined.
  3. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and stir to incorporate.
  4. Use the rub immediately on the chicken or transfer it to an airtight jar for storage in the pantry.

Notes

  • Truss and skewer a whole chicken for rotisserie, remove giblets first.
  • When roasting a whole chicken, coat with olive oil before applying the rub and bake at 425°F for 70–80 minutes until 165°F internal.
  • For chicken pieces (4–5 lb), reduce baking time to 30–45 minutes.
  • Two whole chickens roast in the oven in the same time as one.
  • For slow cooker, brush whole chicken with oil, dust with seasoning, and cook HIGH 3–4 hours or LOW 6–8 hours.