The Simple Life at Home

Today's "Heart of the Matter" topic is Tried and True Recipes. Gosh, I feel like I've posted so many recipes here already that I don't know if I should just go back to one of those or if I should figure out something new to share.

Well, since I have church today (yep, church on Friday here in Qatar!) and I'm teaching and I have no curriculum so I have to go in early to prepare, I'm going to go back to some I've already shared. Perhaps it will be new to you.

Roast Sticky Chicken

4 tsp. salt, 2 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, 1 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. thyme, 1 tsp. white pepper, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. black pepper

1 cup chopped onions

1 large roasting chicken

Rinse & dry chicken. Combine spices and mix well; rub onto chicken, both inside and out. Place chicken in a large, resealable bag and chill overnight. Place in shallow pan and roast uncovered at 250 degrees for 5 hours. After the first hour, baste every half hour with the pan juices.

(Notes: Though the results will be best if the chicken is allowed to rest overnight with the spices, you can get away with doing it just prior to cooking. Also, be forewarned, the spices will turn into a nice, dark crust on the chicken, prompting any guests to tell you you've burned your chicken, but they are in for a surprise - the skin is delicious and the meat is juicy and tender.)

I hope you enjoy it! Be sure to check out other tried and true recipes at The Heart of the Matter!