Roasted Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Remove giblets from chicken.
2. 2
   Remove as much fat and skin as possible.
3. 3
   Rinse and drain chicken; pat dry.
4. 4
   Sprinkle cavity generously with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Combine the remaining ingredients.
6. 6
   Rub mixture all over chicken, coating the top well.
7. 7
   Place chicken, breast side up, in a clay baker and cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done.
8. 8
   Remove chicken from clay baker and let sit.
9. 9
   You can serve it as a main dish or debone and chop for other recipes.
10. 10
    Note: Instead of using a clay baker, you can place it in a 4-quart crock pot.
11. 11
    Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or on LOW for 7 to 8 hours.