Description
This quick and flavorful rotisserie chicken recipe enhances store-bought cooked chicken with garlic, paprika, and lemon, then finishes it in the oven for a fresh, juicy meal in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove rotisserie chicken from packaging and place in a baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken to coat.
- Squeeze lemon juice all over the chicken.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until heated through and slightly crisp.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add fresh rosemary or thyme before baking for extra aroma.
- Use smoked paprika and za’atar for a Mediterranean twist.
- Shred leftovers for tacos, wraps, or chicken salad.
- Broil in the last 2–3 minutes for crispier skin.
- Adjust seasoning to taste with cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
