Neno's Sticky Chicken

Neno's Sticky Chicken, originally uploaded by Sweet Sugarplums.

This recipe is a great way to roast a large chicken. It's reminiscent of rotisserie-style chickens, and it is very easy to make. The meat comes out very moist and flavorful, so it is as good leftover as freshly cooked. Once you try it, you will never roast chicken any other way again! You need to start this the night before serving.

This is a very popular item on Sharon Worster's Aunt Neno's Personal Chef Service menu, and many other other Personal Chef Service menus list this item as well. The boys say it tastes just like store-bought rotisserie chicken at about half the cost. It just requires some planning ahead. It isn't "sticky" at all...........not sure why the title.

I like this spice blend to use as a Cajun seasoning (it's not as spicy as Emeril's Essence). I make a large batch and store it in a 1-cup jar. Use about 1/4 cup of seasoning blend in this recipe.

NENO'S STICKY CHICKEN

4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large roasting chicken
1 cup chopped onion

In a small bowl, thoroughly combine all the spices.

Remove giblets from chicken, clean the cavity well and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture into the chicken, both inside and out, making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin. Place in a resealable plastic bag, seal and refrigerate overnight.

When ready to roast the chicken, stuff cavity with onions, and place in a shallow baking pan. Roast, uncovered, at 250 degrees F for 5 hours (yes, 250 degrees for 5 hours). After the first hour, baste chicken occasionally (every half hour or so) with pan juices. The pan juices will start to caramelize on the bottom of pan and the chicken will turn golden brown. If the chicken contains a pop-up thermometer, ignore it. Let chicken rest about 10 minutes before carving.

Per Serving: 499 Calories; 36g Fat (65.2% calories from fat); 39g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 163mg Cholesterol; 627mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 4 Fat.