SPICE RUBBED ROAST CHICKEN

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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Zest of 1 lemon, the lemon quartered
One 3-pound chicken, giblets removed
6 cloves garlic, crushed
3 fresh bay leaves
2 medium onions, sliced into 3 rings each
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne and lemon zest in a bowl. Wash the chicken and pat very dry. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken. Set the chicken on a plate and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours (to dry out the skin and promote crisp skin).
  • When you are ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Stuff the chicken with the lemon quarters, garlic and bay leaves. Arrange the onion slices to make a bed for the chicken in a large cast-iron skillet. Set the chicken on the onions and tuck the wings tips under the chicken's body. Brush the chicken all over with the melted butter.
  • Roast the chicken, basting once halfway through with the pan juices, until the skin is crisp and golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh (do not touch bone) reads 165 degrees F, about 45 minutes. Let rest at least 10 minutes before carving.

Afaq Ahmad Khan
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Overall, this is a good recipe, but I would make a few adjustments next time.


Derrick Terry
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I found the spice rub to be a bit too spicy for my taste.


Fitzroy King
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The chicken was a little dry, but the flavor was still good.


Zane Baxter
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Nells Embroidery
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Sushma Sunar
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful.


Michael Hayes
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This is my new go-to recipe for roast chicken. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Aimee Rose Leigh
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I made this chicken for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Qadir Nagar Vines Buner
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The spice rub on this chicken is amazing! It's the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and a little bit of heat.


Chilango
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect. It was so easy to make and I love that I can use pantry staples.


Abdullah lodhi Lodhi
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This spice-rubbed roast chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rub gave it a nice crispy skin. I will definitely be making this again.