Sticky Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl combine all of the spices.
2. 2
   Remove giblets from chicken, clean cavity and pat the chicken dry.
3. 3
   Place the chicken in the large bowl with spices.
4. 4
   Rub the spice mixture into the chicken inside and out, making sure it is evenly distributed and deep into the skin.
5. 5
   Place chicken in resealable plastic bag (or use your foodsaver).
6. 6
   Seal and refrigerate overnight.
7. 7
   When ready to roast the chicken, preheat oven to 250.
8. 8
   Stuff cavity with onion and place in a shallow baking pan breast side down until the last hour of cooking.
9. 9
   Roast uncovered at 250 for 5 hours (cooking time is less if you use a smaller chicken).
10. 10
    After 2 hours, start basting with the juices in the pan every 30-45 minutes.
11. 11
    In the last hour of cooking, flip the chicken breast side up to get an even colour.