Uncle Bill's Chicken Barbecued on a Rotissiere Recipe

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Uncle Bill's Chicken Barbecued on a Rotissiere
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
591
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Remove any parts from cavity (if any) and set aside for other use.
  2. Wash cavity and the whole chicken with cold water, then dry with paper towelling.
  3. Boil a large kettle of water to scalding hot.
  4. Place the chicken in a large pot and pour the scalding water over the entire bird including the cavities.
  5. The skin will shrink against the chicken meat and help keep the chicken moist.
  6. Dry the chicken with paper towels.
  7. Weigh the chicken to determine the weight for cooking.
  8. Sprinkle inside body cavity with dried dill weed, granulated garlic powder and coarse black pepper.
  9. Now stuff the cavity with the cut oranges, squeezing them slightly to release some orange juices. Insert the rosemary sprig.
  10. Tie the wings and legs with butcher string to keep them from flopping around when barbecueing.
  11. Place the chicken over the rotissiere spikes and attach the holder. Place the chicken in the centre of the holder.
  12. Rub or brush olive oil generously over the entire chicken and then sprinkle the five spice powder generoulsy over the chicken.
  13. Place the chicken in the rotissiere and close the door.
  14. Set your timer for 15 minutes per pound of chicken. Therefore, a 3 pound chicken will take 45 minutes to barbecue.
  15. It is not necessary to baste the chicken while it is barbeceuing.
  16. You may wish to test for doneness. Insert a meat thermometre into the breast of the chicken and it should read between 175 - 180°F Do not overcook.
  17. When the chicken is done, remove onto a plate and remove from the spit.
  18. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest for about 20 minutes before slicing.
  19. The skin of the chicken will be nice and brown and so tasty, that's if you wish to eat the skin.
  20. You can also use 2 large lemons (quartered) instead of oranges to give the chicken a nice lemony taste.
  21. You can use a larger chicken, up to 5 pounds.
  22. I prefer to use the Ron Popiel Barbecue Rotissiere or the Baby George Foreman Rotissiere.
  23. Serve with a Curry/Onion Sauce.
  24. NOTE: During cleanup, spray your counter, cutting board, pots, pans, utensils and other areas with full strength bleach that were used to prepare the chicken.
  25. You may wish to rub the entire outside of the chicken with plenty of butter, instead of olive oil. Sprinkle with dried bread crumbs or Panko crumbs and pat down into the butter. You will get a nicely browned and crispy skin.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 591.2 Kcal (2475 kJ)
Calories from fat 256.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.45g 44%
Cholesterol 891.13mg 297%
Sodium 267.48mg 11%
Potassium 889.08mg 19%
Total Carbs 15.84g 5%
Sugars 4.16g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.38g 10%
Protein 61.95g 124%
Vitamin C 80.3mg 134%
Vitamin A 10.2mg 340%
Iron 22mg 122%
Calcium 88.1mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 144.64 Kcal (606 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.96g 44%
Cholesterol 218.02mg 297%
Sodium 65.44mg 11%
Potassium 217.52mg 19%
Total Carbs 3.87g 5%
Sugars 1.02g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 10%
Protein 15.16g 124%
Vitamin C 19.6mg 134%
Vitamin A 2.5mg 340%
Iron 5.4mg 122%
Calcium 21.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.7
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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