Golden BBQ Smoked Chicken with Crispy Skin
A whole chicken rubbed with smoky spices and finished with a glossy BBQ glaze, roasted until the skin crackles and glistens. Ready in under 30 minutes using a rotisserie shortcut and high-heat finish for that golden, showstopping plate.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 58g
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken, whole
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce (smoky or standard)
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat the rotisserie chicken dry with paper towels, especially the skin.
- 2
Mix smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- 3
Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, then coat generously with the spice mixture.
- 4
Place chicken on a sheet pan and roast for 8 minutes until the skin starts to crisp and brown.
- 5
Brush the entire chicken with BBQ sauce, then return to oven for 4 more minutes until glossy.
- 6
Let rest 2 minutes, then transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle pan juices over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
- basting brush
- oven (425°F)
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