How to Inject and Season a Rotisserie Chicken

So you’re interested in how to cook rotisserie chicken on your smoker? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Rotisserie cooking whole chickens is incredibly simple, and it’s a fairly quick cook compared to most of the larger proteins we usually babysit on a weekend smoke session.

Everything just seems to come out more flavorful on the smoker, and the rotisserie attachment on my Hasty Bake Legacy takes nearly all the guesswork out of smoking chicken.

Here’s why I love using the rotisserie setup:

• No babysitting required
• No need to spatchcock
• Just get your pit stable at 275–300°F, turn on the spit, and relax

Because that bird is constantly rotating over the charcoal, you don’t have to stress about it drying out. And speaking of dryness… come in a little closer because this is a secret many beginners overlook.

If you haven’t tried Butcher BBQ Rotisserie Bird Booster, your chicken—and your turkey—are about to get a serious upgrade. Think of it as an insurance policy for juicy rotisserie chicken.

Why I Use Butcher BBQ Bird Booster

This injection mix is one of my go-to tools for rotisserie cooks because it:

• Helps the breast meat hold onto moisture
• Adds a savory, deeper flavor that pairs perfectly with live-fire cooking
• Works beautifully with rotisserie chicken because it absorbs evenly while spinning
• Keeps chicken juicy even if you overshoot temps (it happens to the best of us)

It also saves time by replacing the wet brining process. Yes, it doubles as a turkey injection, making it a solid year-round pantry staple.

How to Use Bird Booster for Rotisserie Chicken

Before the chicken ever hits the spit, I give it a quick injection using Butcher BBQ Rotisserie Bird Booster. Start with injecting the breasts first, then give the thighs and legs just a touch.

It comes with its own scoop:

• 1 scoop + 2 cups warm water = enough injection for about 10 lbs of meat

It mixes fast and works perfectly with the Butcher BBQ Pistol Grip Injector.

Pairing It With a Rotisserie Chicken Rub

For this cook, I paired the Bird Booster with a solid rotisserie chicken rubs— Butcher BBQ Sweet Chipotle Rub and Butcher BBQ Honey Rub. These two rubs compliment the chicken with a little sweet and some heat on the back end.

Quick Guide: How to Inject a Rotisserie Chicken

• Mix Rotisserie Bird Booster with water
• Load your injector
• Inject the breasts, then the thighs, and lightly hit the legs
• Pat dry, apply your rotisserie chicken rub, and mount it on the spit

We have a video that goes over the process:

In Conclusion

You can do a rotisserie chicken with nothing but salt and pepper, and it’ll be good. But if you’re chasing that competition-level juiciness in a backyard cook, Bird Booster is the move. It has become part of my rotisserie routine—every time.

If you try this method, drop a comment below. We love hearing from readers and backyard pitmasters.