Sticky Chicken From Penzey's

1. 1

   Mix all the spices together in a bowl.

2. 2

   Pat the chicken dry.

3. 3

   Rub the spice mixture into the chicken, inside and out.

4. 4

   Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 250F when you're ready to start roasting.

6. 6

   Roughly chop the onion and stuff it in the chicken.

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   Place in a roasting pan or 9 X 13 baking dish.

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   After 1 1/2 hours, start basting the chicken with its juices, then every 30 to 45 minutes thereafter.

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   The first time or two there may not be too much in the way of juices so you may need to use a pastry brush, but after the second time you should be able to use a baster.

10. 10

    Roast for a total of 5 hours.

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    The chicken will caramelize and look dark, but don't worry.

12. 12

    Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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