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Ingredients for Roast Chicken:

(Tsp-Teaspoon; Tbsp-Tablespoon)

- Whole skinless Chicken- 1 kg (or 2lbs.)

For Brining:
- Water- 2.5 litres
- Salt- 4-5 tsp

Seasoning:
- Salt- 2 tsp
- Crushed Pepper- 1 tsp
- Olive Oil - 1/4 cup

Spice Mix:
- Smoked Paprika- 2 tsp
- Garlic Powder- 2 tsp
- Cayenne Pepper or Red Chilli Powder- 1/4 tsp
- Mixed Herbs- 1 tsp (Mix of dried Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano and Basil in equal proportion )

Other Ingredients:
- Lemon Zest - 1/2 tsp

Preparation:

- Mix salt in water and brine the chicken for around 3 hrs.
- Remove from water and pat dry completely with kitchen towel.
- Make deep cuts on the brined chicken - as shown in the video
- Season the whole chicken with salt, crushed pepper and massage well. Add the olive oil and massage it again.
- Now add the spice mix (made earlier) and spread it on the chicken. Massage it well all over and inside the cavity too.
- Lastly add the lemon zest, give a rub and set aside in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Now before roasting the chicken, tie the whole chicken with kitchen twine in 3 places- legs, thighs and wings as shown in the video.

Process:

- Skewer the whole chicken in the rotisserie.
- Set the oven temperature to 250 C or 480 F. Put the oven in the convection and rotisserie mode with both heating elements on.
- Roast for 20- 25 mins till the chicken is cooked and browned on all sides.
- Remove once is starts getting slightly charred at the edges.