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whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat, while thighs are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs provide flavor with longer shelf life and lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Margarine lowers saturated fat, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Prepare the chicken by removing any giblets and patting it dry with paper towels.

Rub the chicken inside and out with olive oil, ensuring even coverage.

Season the chicken generously with salt, black pepper, paprika, and minced garlic.

Stuff the cavity with fresh herbs, lemon halves, and onion quarters.

Preheat the spit-roaster according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Secure the chicken onto the spit, ensuring it is balanced.

Insert the spit into the roaster and start the cooking process.

Cook the chicken, turning occasionally, until the skin is golden and crispy, about 1-1.5 hours.

Check the internal temperature of the chicken, aiming for 165°F (75°C).

Remove the chicken from the spit and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Serve the chicken with your choice of sides and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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