Kittencals Rotisserie Chicken For The Grill Or Small Turkey Recipes

KITTENCAL'S BETTER THAN TAKE-OUT! DELI-STYLE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a saucepan combine oil, margarine, honey, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika and seasoned salt over medium-low heat, stirring until honey is melted; cool slightly.
• Wash chicken then dry with paper towels.
• Season the inside of the chicken cavity with seasoned salt (any amount desired).
• Poke holes all over the lemon then place inside the cavity.
• Using a pastry brush, brush the oil/margarine mixture liberally all over the outside of the chicken (save the remaining oil mixture to baste the chicken while cooking).
• Prepare the chicken for the spit by securing together with heavy string if needed.
• Place the chicken on rotisserie rod and secure tightly.
• Sprinkle with black pepper if desired.
• Cook at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes or until cooked through, basting with the oil/butter mixture while the chicken is cooking (cooking time will vary depending on the size of your chicken or turkey).
• When the chicken has finished cooking, wrap completely in foil and let sit for about 20 minutes before serving (this is an important step to lock in the juices!).
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S ROTISSERIE CHICKEN FOR THE GRILL (OR SMALL TURKEY)

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine melted butter or margarine with oil, 2 teaspoons seasoned salt, garlic powder paprika and black pepper.
• Wash the chicken inside and out with cold water, then pat dry using a paper towel.
• Lightly salt the inside cavity with seasoned salt or white salt and black pepper.
• Tie the legs and wings together securely with cotton butchers twine, then tie string around the body of the chicken in two places.
• Set grill to high heat.
• Thread the chicken on the rotisserie spit, then place on the rotisserie grill.
• Cook chicken for 10 minutes on high heat.
• After 10 minutes on high heat REDUCE the grill heat to medium then baste the chicken all over with some of the melted butter mixture (leave some to baste with during cooking time).
• Close the lid and cook for 1 to 1-1/2 hours basting occasionally or until the chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F when taken with a meat thermometer.
• Cooking time will vary just slightly depending on the size of the chicken.
• Remove the chicken from the rotisserie and place on a large plate.
• Cover loosely with foil and let stand for about 15 minutes before slicing.

KITTENCAL'S PERFECT ROASTED WHOLE TURKEY (GREAT FOR BEGINNERS)

Steps:

• Set oven to 325 degrees F, convection oven heat set to 320 degrees F.
• Set oven rack to lowest position.
• Remove the giblets and neck from the cavity.
• Rinse the turkey well with cold water inside and out then pat dry with a paper towel.
• Place the turkey on a rack on a roasting pan.
• In a small bowl mix together the melted butter with oil (I also like to add in 1 teaspoon garlic powder with the oil/butter mixture if you are a garlic-lover then use it).
• Fill the inside cavity loosley with prepared stuffing (if you are not using stuffing then tie the legs together with cotton butchers twine).
• Using clean hands rub the outside of the turkey with the oil/butter/garlic mixture.
• Season the turkey all over with salt and lots fresh ground black pepper.
• If you are NOT stuffing the bird place breast-side down on the rack, if stuffing leave breast-side up.
• Place/tent a large piece of heavy foil over the turkey.
• Place the pan in the oven, then pour about 4-5 cups chicken broth in the pan.
• Keep basting the turkey about every 30-40 minutes with the pan juices on the bottom of the pan (removing the foil and re-tenting every time you baste).
• If you see the juices starting to evaporate then add in more broth to the pan about 2 cups at a time.
• After about 2-1/2 hours of cooking time remove the foil.
• Keep roasting (325 degrees F) until the internal thermometer reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
• The total cooking time for this 18-pound stuffed bird should be about 4 hours.
• Transfer the cooked turkey to a large serving platter, cover loosley with foil and let rest 30 minutes before carving (DO NOT slice the turkey before 30 minutes or all juices will flow out of the bird!).
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• **NOTE** cooking times for whole turkeys cooked at 325 degrees are as follows.
• For an 8-12 pound turkey, roast for 2-3/4 to 3 hours.
• For a 12-14 pound turkey, roast for 3 to 3-3/4 hours.
• For a 14-18 pound turkey, roast for 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours.
• For an 18-20 pound turkey, roast for 4-1/2 to 4-3/4 hours.

KITTENCAL'S TURKEY OR CHICKEN A LA KING

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add in mushrooms; cook until the mushrooms are tender (about 6 minutes).
• Add in garlic and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in flour and cayenne (if using) and stir for 1 minute.
• Slowly add in broth and bouillon powder; cook stirring until thickened.
• Add in whipping cream, turkey or chicken and corn or peas; simmer stirring for 5-6 minutes.
• Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and pimento, then season with black pepper and a small amount of salt if desired to taste.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S MOIST TURKEY BURGERS FOR THE GRILL (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey with all the ingredients; mix well to combine (if you find the mixture is too moist you can add in a small amount more of bread crumbs).
• Shape into patties, then place the patties on a plate and cover with plastic wrap; chill for 4-24 hours to blend flavors (24 hours is even better!).
• Place on the barbecue and grill until done (about 12-15 minutes) if made on a outdoor grill.
• DELICIOUS!