The Famous BBQ Chicken

 

4 servings

• 1 whole chicken
• 45 ml BBQ seasoning
• 30 ml vegetable oil
• 2 onions, cut into 4

BBQ Seasoning

• 60 ml sweet paprika
• 15 ml ground black pepper
• 15 ml celery salt or regular
• 15 ml brown sugar
• 5 ml mustard powder
• 5 ml onion powder
• 5 ml garlic powder
• 5 ml cayenne pepper

1. For the BBQ seasoning, combine all ingredients in a bowl; This spice blend will keep for 3 to 4 months in an airtight container in the freezer.
2. To obtain crispy skin, slide a finger under the skin of the chicken breasts and thighs.
3. In a small bowl, combine BBQ seasoning with oil; Rub the entire chicken well with this mixture to penetrate the spices into the flesh.
4. Place the onions inside the chicken.
5. Place the chicken in a baking dish and cook in the center of the oven at 400F (200C) for 1 hour 20 minutes. ; baste the chicken with its juice halfway through cooking.
6. Cut and serve.

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