On Aug 25, 10:56*am, "Janet Bostwick" > wrote:
> You know those rotisserie chickens that you buy at the supermarket, the big
> box store and the like?

I've bought two of them, at two supermarkets. Both were woefully dry
and overcooked, though the (I think) dry rub seasoning was flavorful.
Gave up trying. Instead, when I don't feel like roasting or grilling
my own, which is not often, I buy from El Pollo Loco. I think the
supermarket is cheaper, but El Pollo Loco is usually pretty good.

>*Who does the preparation on the birds? *Are they
> delivered in a vat of marinade to the store? *Is there a Rotisserie Chicken
> Central that you order x number of cases of prepped birds? *All brined and
> tied? *Do they come frozen? *Or does each store prep their own chickens?
> Anyone know?

I don't know, but I've always assumed they were the store's about to
be out of date birds that they cooked up as a way to avoid having to
throw them away. Never occurred to me that they could be a centrally-
produced product. I'll be curious to see what others know.

I'd also be curious if anyone knows of a SoCal market that makes an
okay product.
-aem