How do I make rotisserie chicken less moist?

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I bought a rotisserie attachment for my gas grill & I've used it to roast a couple of chickens. It works really well & I love it - the chicken comes out very moist and flavorful. And therein lies the problem...

The chicken comes out perhaps too moist. I mean, I like it this way and my sons like it this way, but my wife feels it's a little too moist. I can't really argue with her - it is very moist and I would enjoy it just as much if it were a little drier.

So how to I make the chicken a little drier?

Here are the details:

I've roasted three chickens this way so far.

  1. I brined the chicken for several hours before roasting at approx 350-400 degrees F. While cooking, I basted it periodically with an herbed button mixture. It tasted great, but it was definitely too wet.

  2. I used a dry brine (1/3 cup salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp pepper) overnight and washed off the salt before cooking. This time I roasted at approximately 425-450 degrees F and basted as before. The results were better this time - not so wet - but pretty salty (perhaps I didn't remove enough of the dry brine)

  3. Just like #2, but dry brined for about 3 1/2 hours only and washed off the dry brine more carefully. I roasted at around 475-500 degrees F and basted as before. The results were pretty much the same as #2, although the skin did come out a little browner & crunchier. But again it was a little moister than my wife would have liked.



Best Answer

We use our rotisserie on our BBQ and love how our chicken and turkey comes out. I suggest you not brine the poultry as it is constantly basted by its own juices as it turns on the rotisserie.




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Quick Answer about "How do I make rotisserie chicken less moist?"

To get a crispy skin on your roast chicken that's juicy on the inside, slather the bird with a butter blend or olive oil.

How do you dry a juicy rotisserie chicken?

If you find yourself with too-dry chicken, heat some broth in a pot or your microwave until it's hot but not boiling. Slice the chicken, and layer it into a shallow baking dish. Pour in the chicken broth, and keep the dish warm for 10 to 15 minutes in your oven or over a low burner.

How do you make chicken less wet?

Cook at a lower heat for longer to keep the chicken breast tender and juicy. Bake just until internal temp reaches about 160\xba F, then let sit under foil to cook to a safe internal temp. Line pan or baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Olive oil keeps chicken moist and adds extra flavor.

How do I make rotisserie chicken crispy?

You can reheat rotisserie chicken in the microwave, stovetop, oven, air fryer, or Instant Pot. The microwave is the quickest method, but the oven will get you the crispiest skin.

Why is Costco rotisserie chicken so moist?

It's injected with a saline solution Each Costco chicken is reportedly injected with a saltwater solution in order to brine it; that's how the meat stays so juicy. It's high in sodium, but don't let that scare you away. Salt can actually be quite good for you.



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