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National Rotisserie Chicken Day – June 2, 2023

National Rotisserie Chicken Day is organized on June 2 every year. You can cook chicken in various ways, but rotisserie chicken is prepared in a slow cooking method that seals in the flavor. On this day, people from all over the world prepare and eat chicken in this way, which is slowly becoming known as a healthy cooking option. Did you know that the rotisserie chicken is also referred to as tandoori chicken in India and its neighboring countries?

History of National Rotisserie Chicken Day

While many might think that rotisserie chicken is a new-age thing, it’s not. The practice of cooking rotisserie chicken dates back to the 1300s. Many paintings from that era depict this method of roasting. Of course, back then, rotating a rotisserie chicken had to be done by hand.

The invention of motor-driven rotisseries changed the entire scenario, which made rotisserie chicken into a mainstream mass-produced dish. Stores and many supermarkets have been selling rotisserie chicken for the better part of the last century. The first mentions of the rotisserie chicken go as far back as the 1930s.

National Rotisserie Chicken Day, on the other hand, is a pretty new phenomenon. The Boston Market Restaurants founded this day in April 2015. This day was meant to celebrate the delicious and tender chicken, which is achieved through the slow rotisserie cooking process.

In the present day, with many busy households, this form of chicken preparation has become more popular. To add to this, the health benefits of rotisserie chicken are numerous and, thus, its popularity is growing, and so is the popularity of the day.

Since the day was established in 2015, each year, about 600 million rotisserie chickens are sold in the U.S. alone and many of them are being sold by big stores like Costco and Walmart.

National Rotisserie Chicken Day timeline

1300
First Depiction

Rotisserie chicken is depicted in paintings of that era.

1930
Sold in Supermarkets

Rotisserie chicken starts being sold at stores and supermarkets.

2015
National Day

National Rotisserie Chicken Day is officially established.

2020
Surge in Production

Rotisserie chicken is a national favorite during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

National Rotisserie Chicken Day FAQs

Is rotisserie chicken good after three days?

Any form of cooked chicken, which includes rotisserie chicken, stays fresh in the fridge for three or four days. However, you need to make sure that the temperature of your refrigerator is set to 4˚C or cooler.

Is rotisserie chicken keto-friendly?

Chicken is a good option for a low-carb diet and rotisserie chicken is quite a simple and family-friendly dinner idea even when you’re on a keto diet.

Why is rotisserie chicken bad for you?

Overall, rotisserie chicken is a good healthy choice for food. It’s rich in protein and nutrients. At the same time, it is an inexpensive, convenient alternative to less-healthy fast-food options.

How To Celebrate National Rotisserie Chicken Day

  1. Buy a rotisserie chicken

    On National Rotisserie Chicken Day, you should, without fail, buy at least one rotisserie chicken for your family from your nearest supermarket. Since they’re rather inexpensive, you can even buy a dozen of them and take them to your office for a lunchtime feast with your friends at work.

  2. Experiment with flavors

    Why not buy yourself a home rotisserie? This will help you start experimenting with new flavor combinations. You could even invite over your friends or relatives and treat them to this delicious dish on National Rotisserie Chicken Day.

  3. Share your unique recipes

    There is no better way to celebrate this day than to share your unique recipes for rotisserie chicken on your social media pages. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #NationalRotisserieChickenDay to let more people know about it.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Rotisserie Chicken

  1. Pre-seasoned

    Rotisserie chickens often come pre-seasoned.

  2. Chicken population

    There are more chickens than there are people on Earth, as there are about 25 billion chickens out there.

  3. Growth factor

    As chickens grow older, they lay larger eggs but a lot less than when they were younger.

  4. Stress element

    When stressed, chickens tend to lose more feathers than usual.

  5. Quick to make

    Rotisserie chicken makes a great last-minute meal as they are quick to prepare and still delicious.

Why We Love National Rotisserie Chicken Day

  1. Rotisserie chicken is healthy

    Rotisserie chicken is not only a healthy alternative to regular masala chicken but also beneficial during weight loss programs as it is rich in protein and low-carb. National Rotisserie Chicken Day helps to get more and more people excited about this healthy dish.

  2. It encourages experimentation

    Not many people get time to experiment with cooking chicken in their regular day-to-day life. National Rotisserie Chicken Day encourages you to experiment with various flavors of rotisserie chicken. You can even make your own recipe and share it with friends and relatives.

  3. It’s cost-effective

    Rotisserie chicken is not only healthy but also light on the pocket. You can get it easily in any of your local supermarkets or stores nearby. So you can cook a delicious meal and enjoy it with your friends and relatives without breaking the bank.

National Rotisserie Chicken Day dates

YearDateDay
2023June 2Friday
2024June 2Sunday
2025June 2Monday
2026June 2Tuesday
2027June 2Wednesday

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