Famous Dave’s Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

My goodness was this Famous Dave’s Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy every good. I can’t imagine an easier way to make fantastic-tasting, moist, tender chicken than on the Char-Broil Big Easy. It’s so crazy easy to do that it’s bordering on effortless. So, I picked up a jar of Famous Dave’s Country Roast Chicken seasoning at the grocery store, along with a whole chicken (on sale! Woo hoo!). A little oil and about 2 hours later, boom!

Famous Dave's Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

You would’ve thought I’d spent hours to produce such wonderful roasted chicken flavor. And would I admit to eating too much of that delicious crunchy skin? Maybe. After all, there’s nothing about this Famous Dave’s Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy that isn’t devour-worthy.

Famous Dave's Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I used the new Big Easy Better Basket in my Big Easy. Because it collapses, it’s easy to store. Also, it is bigger than the standard Big Easy basket so you can cook a lot more at once.

Famous Dave's Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I was cooking a 5 pound chicken. As you can tell, I had plenty of room for a much bigger chicken (or turkey!).

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Famous Dave's Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Famous Dave’s Country Roast Chicken on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I can’t imagine an easier way to make fantastic-tasting, moist, tender chicken. It’s so crazy easy to do that it’s bordering on effortless.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 1 chicken
Calories 1638kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Rinse chicken and pat dry.
  • Lightly rub entire chicken with oil.
  • Sprinkle seasoning over entire chicken. Get the inside too.
  • Transfer to the Big Easy basket and then to the cooker. Cook for approximately 20 minutes per pound, or until the temperature reaches 165 F as measured in several places.
  • Let rest at least 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1638kcal | Protein: 142g | Fat: 115g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 571mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 1440mg | Vitamin A: 1066IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.