Ingredients

  • 1 -2 whole young roasting chickens (7 pounds)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 onion, cut in half
  • 1 lemon, cut in half
  • 10 lemon verbena leaves or 10 lemon balm
  • 1 rosemary sprig, leaves removed from stem
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1 -2 tablespoon dry rub seasonings, of choice

Method

  • Preheat your grill and prepare you rotisserie.
  • Dry chickens thoroughly with paper towels. Sprinkle the inside and out of the chicken with the salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the chickens with onion and lemon.
  • Place herbs and garlic under the skin.
  • Rub with dry rub of choice. Truss the chicken by securing the breast and wings tightly with string.
  • Place securely on rotisserie skewer.
  • Place a drip pan under the where the chicken will be and fill it with 1/2 inch of water, beer or juice. Place skewer on rotisserie mounting on a preheated grill. Cover and grill for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until done. Be sure it is on tightly and turning smoothly.
  • Cook until the center of one breast reached 165 degrees. Juices will run clear and the internal temperature. Rest for 20 minutes before carving.