Give Your Costco Rotisserie Chicken A Flavor Boost With One Seasoning Trick

When it comes to dinner shortcuts, the rotisserie chicken rises to the top of the list, especially if you purchase it at Costco. Costco's rotisserie chicken is a fan favorite for several reasons. It's moist, juicy, and easy on the pocketbook. However, if you feel like you want to amp up the taste of this members-only bird (or one from any grocery store, really), or you just want to change things up, look no further than your spice drawer for a dry rub.

A dry rub generally consists of sweet, savory, spicy, and herby elements that are blended and applied directly onto meat before it's cooked. For a rotisserie chicken from Costco, you want to add the mixture while the food is warm. The moisture of the meat should be enough for it to adhere to the bird, but if it isn't, you can toss it with a little olive oil before lightly sprinkling the seasonings on. Remember, start with just a little. You can always add more, but you do not want the dry rub to overwhelm your mouth.

If you are going to use this trick on your rotisserie chicken, it is important to remember that an all-purpose dry rub needs to be the right combination of flavors. This is especially true if you plan to make it yourself. You want to balance the seasonings you use. For example, if your dry rub's foundation is salt and pepper, use a 1:1 ratio of the two ingredients.

Want a little sweetness? Add sugar. You can add the same amount of white or brown sugar as salt and pepper, or go a little lighter for just a touch of sweetness. Once you get the right balance, mix in your herbs and spices. 

The amount of dry rub you use is largely going to depend on just how bland your chicken is. If you want to pick the most flavorful rotisserie chicken every time you go to Costco, look for one that is golden brown and free of too much liquid at the bottom of the container. Soggy and shriveled skin is also a telltale sign you should skip it.