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Butter Basted Rotisserie Chicken

Cuisine

Chicken & Poultry

Category

Rotisserie

Butter Basted Rotisserie Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken 
  • 2 tbsp Big Green Egg Sweet & Smoky seasoning (or your favorite BBQ rub) 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil  
  • ½ cup salted butter 
  • 1 spring rosemary 
  • 1 sprig thyme 
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced finely  
  • 1 tsp salt 

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  • Big Green Egg Rotisserie

Directions

  1. Stabilize the Big Green Egg at 300°F (149°C), direct, with the Rotisserie attachment.
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels then skewer it onto the spit.
  3. Mix together the BBQ seasoning and olive oil to make a paste, the evenly coat the chicken.
  4. In a small saucepan, place the butter, herbs, garlic, and salt then melt it.
  5. Place the chicken on the Big Green Egg and spin for 1 hour, or until it hits an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. While the chicken cooks, baste it with the melted herb butter every 10 minutes.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

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