Winter Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse chicken and pat dry.
2. 2
   In a small bowl combine salt, sugar and spices.
3. 3
   Coat chicken evenly with seasoning, sprinkling a little in cavity, and rubbing the rest into skin.
4. 4
   Wrap in plastic bag and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
5. 5
   Heat oven to 500F.
6. 6
   In a small roasting pan, place chicken breast side down on a rack.
7. 7
   After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 450 F, turn bird breast side up, and roast 15 minutes more.
8. 8
   Reduce heat to 425 F, baste chicken with released juices, and cook 30 minutes more, or until temperature at leg reads 160F.
9. 9
   Remove chicken from oven, and let stand 15 minutes before carving.