Rotisserie Roast Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, peeled
• ½ bunch thyme
• 1.5kg chicken, washed and dried
• 1 tbsp. oil
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil, for greasing

Method

1. Insert onion and thyme into chicken cavity. Truss the chicken with wetted kitchen string. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper if desired.
2. Assemble and secure the chicken on the rotisserie rod, spikes and thumbscrews. Using the ‘Rotisserie’ function, roast for 1¼ hours or until cooked when tested.
3. Remove the chicken from the oven.
4. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving. Remove the chicken from the rotisserie rod.
5. Serve with steamed vegetables.