To prepare your dry rub, mix together salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme leaves, and a dash of cayenne in a small bowl.
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Brush the chicken evenly with oil or melted butter.
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Sprinkle the spice rub generously over the chicken and then using your hands, rub the spices in.
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To roast the chicken, pour 1 cup of water into the base of a roasting pan fitted with a rack. Place the seasoned chicken breast-side down on the roasting rack.
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To bake, place the chicken into a 300 degree F oven for 2 to 3 hours, or until it reaches 165 degrees F.
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Remove the chicken from the oven, tent the chicken with foil, and let rest for 20 minutes. Slice and serve.
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-Reader Review
Made it exactly as the recipe stated, easily the most moist oven chicken I’ve ever made!