Spit Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken Recipe

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Spit Roasted Lemon Rosemary Chicken
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  1. For brine, combine the first seven ingredients in a large kettle. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, grate peel from lemons. Juice lemons and reserve juiced lemon halves; set aside.
  2. Remove giblets from chicken; discard. Place cold water in a 2-gal. resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Place in a roasting pan. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, turning several times.
  3. Discard brine. Rinse chicken with water; pat dry. Rub inside of chicken with 1 teaspoon rosemary and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place the juiced lemon halves in cavity. Skewer chicken openings, tie together.
  4. Place chicken on rotisserie rod on grill with a drip pan according to manufacturer's directions. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, remaining rosemary, salt and pepper; brush over chicken. Grill 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Yield: 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 545.04 Kcal (2282 kJ)
Calories from fat 206.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.9g 35%
Cholesterol 793.21mg 264%
Sodium 2585.02mg 108%
Potassium 904.56mg 19%
Total Carbs 25.8g 9%
Sugars 17.44g 70%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 4%
Protein 54.74g 109%
Vitamin C 59.1mg 99%
Vitamin A 9.1mg 302%
Iron 19.1mg 106%
Calcium 105.4mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.56 Kcal (337 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.39g 35%
Cholesterol 117.24mg 264%
Sodium 382.08mg 108%
Potassium 133.7mg 19%
Total Carbs 3.81g 9%
Sugars 2.58g 70%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 4%
Protein 8.09g 109%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 99%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 302%
Iron 2.8mg 106%
Calcium 15.6mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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