Fall Off The Bone Chicken Recipe

Name: Fall Off The Bone Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 lb) whole chickens, rinsed,dried,and giblets removed; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder or 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 medium onion, cut in half; lemon juice, to refresh chicken cavity

Servings: persons

1 (3 1/2 lb) whole chickens, rinsed,dried,and giblets removed
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon onion powder or 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 medium onion, cut in half
lemon juice, to refresh chicken cavity

1
After rinsing, drying and removing giblets, refresh the chicken cavity with a couple of good squeezes of lemon juice.
2
Place onion half in the chicken cavity.
3
Combine salt, paprika, thyme, onion powder, peppers and garlic powder in a plastic zipper bag; place chicken in bag and coat it thoroughly with the spice mixture; really rub it into the skin; let chicken season in the bag, refrigerated overnight.
4
The next day, let chicken warm up slightly; preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
5
Remove chicken from zipper bag and place chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up, and roast uncovered at 325 degrees for the first hour; then reduce heat to 275 degrees F and continue to roast uncovered at that temperature for another 3-1/2 to 4 hours, basting at least twice in that time.
6
To test for doneness, try moving a chicken leg; it will move freely and when poked, juices will run clear.
7
When done, remove chicken and let stand for at least 5 minutes, then carve and serve!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 1/2 lb) whole chickens, rinsed,dried,and giblets removed, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Fall Off The Bone Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fall Off The Bone Chicken

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