How to Cook a Chicken in a George Foreman Rotisserie

Having a few friends over? Want to make something nice, but not too difficult? You can use your George Foreman Rotisserie and roast yourself some truly tasty chicken.

Ingredients

Roasting chicken (about 4 pounds/1.8kg or so)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
Olive oil

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:
Preparing the Chicken

1
Remove the giblets (also known as innards) from the chicken.
2
Wash the chicken, thoroughly, both inside and out. Dry the chicken with paper towels.
3
Rub some olive oil onto the chicken. Don't add too much.
4
Tie the legs and the wings snug to the chicken using cooking twine. This is known as trussing.
5
Mix the spices together. The amounts are approximate, depending on your taste and the size of your chicken.
6
Put the chicken on a plate and wrap up with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours. (Longer is better).

Part 2

Part 2 of 2:
Cooking the Chicken

1
Put the prong on the rotisserie spit and tighten it down. Then push the chicken onto it.
2
Put the chicken on the rotisserie bar.
3
Set the timer for 1½ hours. The cooking time is approximately 25 minutes per pound/450g.
4
Be sure that it is completely cooked. If you have a meat thermometer, use it to check; it is ready when its internal temperature has reached 160ºF/71ºC and there is no more pink.
5
Serve and enjoy your healthy (er) chicken dinner.

Community Q&A

Question

Is there a way to make it sooner, or do I have to refrigerate it for as long as stated in the recipe?

Community Answer

You don't have to wait, but the longer you let the chicken marinate, the better it will taste.
Question

What else can I cook in this rotisserie?

Community Answer

Anything that your rotisserie can hold. The grill should have a basket, a spit, and two sizes of forks, allowing you plenty of cooking methods. In the basket, you can cook various vegetables.
Question

Are chicken breasts cooked in the same way?

Community Answer

No. Chicken breasts cook faster. If you cook them even a few minutes too long, they will be too dry.
Question

Can I use vegetable oil instead of olive oil?

Community Answer

Yes, vegetable oil is an acceptable substitute for olive oil in this recipe.
Question

Should the chicken breast be facing down or up, and what temperature should it be cooked at?

Community Answer

The chicken breast should face down and then flipped. Cook it until the temp has reached 160ºF.
Question

Can I cook a roaster chicken in a rotisserie oven?

Community Answer

The George Foreman rotisserie is designed to roast up to a 5-pound chicken. I have cooked some a little larger, but they have to be wrapped up really tight with bakers twine. Cook for 25 minutes per pound.
Question

How long do I need to preheat my George Foreman Rotisserie?

Community Answer

You don’t need to preheat. The rotisserie oven is small and it heats up immediately.
Question

Can I rotisserie a frozen chicken?

Community Answer

No, that is not safe. By the time it is safely cooked and looking like a charred mess, you could have microwave defrosted it and started to cook it properly. When you freeze a chicken, have it trussed and ready so you have less work and mess. Defrost one day in the fridge, then marinate it the next day and spice and leave overnight to cook the next day. (However, do not use an acidic marinade like lemon juice for more than a couple of hours.)