Nana Nero’s Italian Grilled Chicken
Directly from the kitchen of our CEO’s Calabrian roots, this quick and easy way to prepare a delicious Italian-herbed rotisserie chicken will sure to please. Be sure to keep the chicken basted with the herb mixture and you'll get a tender and juicy bird. Salute!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 whole chicken, about 3 to 4 pounds
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
PREPARATION:
Clean the chicken, removing the giblets and trimming any excess skin or fatty parts from the bird. Rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Season inside and out with salt and pepper. Place chicken onto rotisserie spit and set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and brush over chicken. Place chicken onto preheated grill and cook for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours occasionally brushing with herb mixture. Check for doneness with thermometer – 180 degrees F is recommended. Let stand 10 minutes before carving. Serve and enjoy. Salute!
