Savory Roasted Chicken

By jobustitch

I might use a little less pepper next time. Hubbie enjoyed it!

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
• 1 large onion, peeled and quartered

Preparation

Step 1

•In a small bowl, combine the seasonings; set aside. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; pat dry. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Rub seasoning mixture over the outside and inside of chicken. Place onion inside cavity.

•Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in the thigh reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Yield: 8 servings.