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Chicken on the spit
Type of dish: Poultry
Number of persons: 4

Besides making the most delicious tarte tatin, Chef André Gerrits is also a pro when it comes to Chicken on a spit. And he shares his secret recipe with us! André Gerrits well known from restaurant 't Amsterdammertje and Bistrotel 't Amsterdammtje has a number of Bastards in his kitchen and on the terrace. These tips from André ensure a juicy chicken in a crispy coating. Brine the chicken and leave overnight, then dry the chicken overnight without the brine and you're ready to go. Cook the chicken slowly on The Bastard Pizza Rotisserie, top with some butter and cajun seasoning at the end and wait half an hour before cutting the chicken so the chicken stays nice and juicy.

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Cooking time: +/- 50 minutes |

Preparation time: 2 days |

Temperature: 200°C

What do you need?

1 chicken (nice organic chicken that has had a nice life)

Brine (1 liter water, 100 gr salt)

70 gr cajun mix spices (or your own rub to taste)

2 lemons

150 grams of butter

Supplies:

The Bastard Pizza Rotisserie

Brush

 

Chicken on the spit

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Preparation method

Put the chicken in the brine for 1 night (this ensures that the chicken does not dry out as quickly), then pat dry and leave another night to dry in the refrigerator. This gives you the crispy skin. Drizzle sunflower oil over the chicken and sprinkle about 50 grams of Cajun mix on the chicken so that it is completely covered.

Heat The Bastard to a temperature of 200 degrees, using half a plate setter. To slow cook the chicken use the Pizza Rotisserie, put it on your Bastard. When your Bastard is up to temperature, put the first lemon through the spit, followed by the chicken and then another lemon. The aromas of the lemons will give the chicken even more flavor. Let the chicken rotate slowly, and when the chicken is well colored add the other half plate setter. The chicken will now no longer receive direct heat, so it will remain juicy and will not burn.

Melt the butter in a pan and add the remaining cajun seasoning. When the chicken is almost done, spread the chicken several times with the butter/spice mixture. Using a thermometer, check to see if the chicken is cooked. When the temperature reaches 75°C, the chicken is ready. As André Gerrits says: ''When the liquid coming out of the chicken is clear, the chicken is done''.

Tip: Wait half an hour before cutting the chicken. This will keep it extra juicy!

 

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