Roast “Sticky” Chicken
Description:
Beautiful and delicious, this incredibly moist roasted chicken puts Kenny Roger’s Roasters, Boston Market, and other rotisserie-style chickens to shame! Please don’t let the word “overnight” mislead you; for actual hands-on preparation, this is a Quick-N-Easy way to impress Sunday dinner guests!
- Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
- Review Count: 332
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 238
- Fat Content: 15.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 71.3mg
- Sodium Content: 1619.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 6.2g
- Fiber Content: 1.4g
- Sugar Content: 2.3g
- Protein Content: 17.6g
Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole roasting chicken
- 2 onions
Instructions:
| Day 1 |
|---|
| 1. Blend all spices together and set aside. |
| 2. Remove neck and giblets from chicken cavity, rinse well inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. |
| 3. Rub with spice mixture, both inside and out, then stuff cavity with onions. |
| 4. Wrap in a resealable “food grade” plastic bag (I just use a new, unscented, white kitchen can liner.), tie closed, and refrigerate overnight. |
| Day 2 |
|---|
| 1. Remove from plastic bag and place in a shallow baking pan. |
| 2. Roast uncovered in a 250°F oven for 5 hours. (This is not an error, I repeat, 250°F for 5 hours!) If the chicken contains a pop-up thermometer, ignore it. This recipe is SAFE. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, a whole chicken should reach an internal temperature of 180°F. For more info check out their “Thermy” campaign Web site! USDA Thermy Campaign |
| 3. Baste with drippings every 30 minutes after the first hour. (I admit I’m not consistent on this point, but it still comes out wonderful!) Let rest for 10 minutes before carving. |
This roast “sticky” chicken recipe delivers succulent, flavorful meat with minimal effort, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike. The blend of spices creates a tantalizing aroma that will fill your kitchen as the chicken roasts slowly to perfection. Serve alongside your favorite sides for a meal that will leave everyone craving seconds. Enjoy the tender, juicy goodness of this homemade roast chicken that will surely become a family favorite! 🍗🌿
