- Combine all the spices.
- Remove the giblets from chicken.
- Rinse the chicken.
- Rub the spice mixture into the chicken, both inside and out, making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin.
- Place the seasoned chicken into a 9×13 inch pan, seal with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- If you’re using chicken parts, just rub the seasoning over both sides of the parts.
- When you’re ready to roast the chicken, stuff the cavity with onions or oranges.
- Roast, uncovered, at 250° for 5 hours.
Roast chicken parts 3-5 hours.
Roast a turkey 8-10 hours.
- After the first hour, baste the chicken with pan juices every half hour to 45 minutes.
- If you don’t have enough juices after 3 hours to baste, add 1 cup of water to the pan.
The chicken will be golden to dark brown with caramelized juices on the bottom. Let the chicken rest about 10 minutes before carving.