{"product_id":"rotisserie-chicken-with-garlic-parmesan-rub","title":"Rotisserie Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rub","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's something genuinely magical about a rotisserie chicken turning slowly over the heat — the fat basking, the skin crisping up, the smell drifting across the garden. This one gets a generous coat of homemade garlic and Parmesan rub that builds into a golden, flavour-packed crust while keeping every bite inside impossibly juicy. It's the kind of cook that looks impressive but is really quite straightforward once the bird is on the spit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor the Garlic Parmesan Rub\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40g finely grated Parmesan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 cloves garlic, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp dried oregano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp dried thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp smoked paprika\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp fine salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ tsp freshly ground black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor the Chicken\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 whole chicken, approximately 1.8–2kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt and black pepper, to season the cavity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf a lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 cloves garlic, lightly crushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few sprigs of fresh thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMethod\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the chicken out of the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking so it can come closer to room temperature — this helps it cook more evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix all the rub ingredients together in a small bowl to form a paste. Set aside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat the chicken completely dry with kitchen paper. Drizzle the outside with olive oil and season the cavity with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity loosely with the lemon half, crushed garlic cloves, and thyme sprigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork the garlic Parmesan paste all over the chicken — get it under the skin over the breast if you can, and coat the legs and back thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss the chicken tightly with butcher's string so the legs and wings are secured close to the body. A loose bird on the rotisserie will flap around and cook unevenly, so take your time here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread the chicken onto the rotisserie spit, making sure it's balanced as centrally as possible. Secure the forks firmly so the bird doesn't slip during the cook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up your grill for indirect heat, targeting a temperature of around 190°C at the grill level. For a gas grill with a rear rotisserie burner, use that burner and leave the main burners off beneath the bird. Place a drip tray underneath to catch the juices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the rotisserie motor and close the lid. Cook for approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes for a 1.8–2kg bird. Resist the urge to keep opening the lid — every peek drops the temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chicken is ready when the internal temperature at the thickest part of the thigh (away from the bone) reads 75°C on an instant-read thermometer. The juices should run completely clear and the skin should be a deep, gorgeous golden brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully remove the spit from the grill and allow the chicken to rest for 10–15 minutes before removing the forks and carving. The rest is not optional — it's where the magic happens and the juices redistribute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp class=\"recipe-attribution\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published by Bull BBQ. Adapted for UK audiences by Cedar Kitchen in the Garden.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen in the Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57845410431360,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/0622\/4577\/files\/rotisserie-chicken-with-garlic-parmesan-rub-1147121.jpg?v=1777795399","url":"https:\/\/kitcheninthegarden.co.uk\/products\/rotisserie-chicken-with-garlic-parmesan-rub","provider":"Kitchen In The Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}