This grilled chicken has a great garlic and lemon flavor complimented by the savory rub mixture.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 3 1/2 - to 4-pound chicken
- 1 lemon, cut in half
- 1 head garlic, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Rub:
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Preparation:
Preheat grill for high heat and arrange for rotisserie cooking. Remove fat found in chicken cavity and wash thoroughly inside and out. Blot chicken dry. Rub with half of garlic and then with half of lemon. Apply some of the rub into chicken, and place remaining lemon and garlic inside. Truss the chicken and brush outside with oil. Add remaining rub mixture. Place chicken onto spit securely. Cook chicken until skin is a deep golden brown color and meat is cooked through. About 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Internal temperature of the chicken should between 170 to 175 degrees. Transfer chicken to large platter and let rest for 5-7 minutes before carving.
