Meat and Poultry Chicken Baked and Roasted Whole Copycat Kenny Rogers Chicken Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo "That is some darn good chicken—just delicious!" By Renu Dhar Renu Dhar Renu Dhar has over a decade of experience developing recipes, in more than 5 of which she has been fielding and answering the question, " what's for dinner?" and sharing her expertise and skills as a personal chef. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on October 15, 2024 Tested by Giovanna Vazquez Tested by Giovanna Vazquez Giovanna is a part of Dotdash Meredith's fellowship program, working as a recipe tester and developer for Dotdash Meredith. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rest Time: 15 mins Marinate Time: 1 hr Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Servings: 6 (serving size: about 6 oz. chicken ) Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe When you’re craving the nostalgic taste of Kenny Rogers Roasters' classic rotisserie chicken, now you can recreate that famous flavor in your very own kitchen. This copycat chicken is marinated with lemon, soy sauce, and a hint of liquid smoke, then seasoned with a simple dry rub for a bird that’s tender, smoky, crispy-skinned, and succulent—just like the real thing! “The roasted chicken of my dreams,” said recipe cross-tester Giovanna Vazquez. This dish is a great option for a hearty family meal, and although it takes some time, most of it is hands-off, making it easy to pull off for any occasion. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 (serving size: about 6 oz. chicken ) servings MARINATED CHICKEN 1 lemon, quartered, plus lemon slices for garnish 1 (4 to 4 1/2 pound) whole chicken, patted dry 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard DRY RUB 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Fresh thyme leaves Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Prepare the Marinated Chicken: Place lemon quarters inside chicken cavity; put chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Stir together lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, hot sauce, ketchup, onion powder, thyme, salt, and liquid smoke in a medium bowl until combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour lemon juice mixture over chicken in the bag. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 16 hours. Remove from refrigerator, and bring to room temperature before roasting, about 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove chicken from marinade, and discard marinade. Pat chicken dry, and evenly brush Dijon mustard on chicken. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Prepare the Dry Rub: Stir together onion powder, salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder, cloves, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Sprinkle dry rub evenly over chicken, firmly pressing to adhere. Tuck wing tips behind shoulders. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Place chicken, breast side up, on a wire rack set inside a large-rimmed baking sheet. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes, uncovered, then loosely cover with foil. Continue baking until chicken is cooked through and a thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken breast 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, rotating chicken front to back halfway through. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove from oven and place chicken on a cutting board; let chicken rest for 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Carve chicken and garnish with lemon slices and fresh thyme leaves. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 343 Calories 16g Fat 20g Carbs 34g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 343 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 4g 22% Cholesterol 101mg 34% Sodium 1360mg 59% Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 5g 17% Total Sugars 7g Protein 34g 67% Vitamin C 76mg 84% Calcium 78mg 6% Iron 3mg 18% Potassium 596mg 13% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.