Seven-Spice Roasted Chicken
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee, melted
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- Spatchcock the chicken by cutting out its backbone and laying it flat against its cavity, pressing down firmly on the breastbone to flatten.
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub the melted butter all over the chicken.
- Mix together the spices and rub them all over both sides of the chicken.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack and allow to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Roast the chicken until a quick-read thermometer reads 165 for both breasts and thighs, about 45 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes, then carve and serve.
chicken, butter, paprika, white pepper, thyme, onion powder, kosher salt, celery salt, turmeric
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/seven-spice-roasted-chicken (may not work)