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Dry Rubbed Whole Chicken

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Whole chickens are severely under-rated! I can’t tell you the last time I have cooked with boneless, skinless chicken breasts because not only are boneless, skinless chicken breasts super expensive (3 or 4 organic are about $12), they are also dry if you don’t cook them right, and tend to lack flavor.


I choose to bake whole chickens because I’m not a huge fan of the Crock Pot movement that has swept America (cake in a Crock Pot, really?!?!). There are a few different ways I season whole chickens, but this dry rub is one of my favorites! This is the same seasoning blend I use for my homemade ranch dressing, but it takes on a whole new flavor rubbed on chicken skin! It is loaded with flavor, and everything blends together nicely. It is really a classic, savory, and slightly salty end result. This chicken can be served with anything from roasted potatoes, to rice, or a nice salad. This recipe makes a bit more then I needed for 1 chicken but I use this mix in other cooking so extra doesn’t bother me. If you don’t want extra cut the recipe in half.

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Dry Rubbed Whole Chicken

By Dana Published: June 2, 2014

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins

Whole chickens are severely under-rated! I can't tell you the last time I have cooked with boneless, skinless chicken breasts …

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix spices together and sprinkle over chicken. Use your hands to rub spices around to coat evenly.
  2. Bake chicken at 375 degrees for about 90 minutes or until juices run clear and skin is crispy.

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    2. Andy

      I followed the recipe to the “T” and it was supurb. Everyone commented on the chicken even my daughter’s friends who stayed with us for dinner. Organic, or the better word, free range chickens with non gmo feeds just taste exactly how my great aunt’s chicken used to taste like when she butchered one for supper. As a side my kids came to like roasted vegetables, any kind, in some olive oil with plain salt and pepper. Nicely rounds it off.

    3. Andy

      Just want to mention. I had less than half of the seasoning left. You do not need to use that much as long as you rub it all in. You can do with far less. Probably even only a third of it. And this time I did the same as with turkey, I rubbed it with olive oil. Makes for a better crust.

    4. Nicole

      This was fantastic! My kids loved it! I put a cut up lemon and garlic cloves inside while it baked. Thanks for sharing! I really love your blog:)