Juicy Rotisserie Chicken: My Go-To Crispy Skin Secret

Ingredients

• 1 (3-4 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or other neutral oil)
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 8 cups water (for brine, optional)
• 1/2 cup kosher salt (for brine, optional)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (for brine, optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed (for brine, optional)
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns (for brine, optional)