Paul Prudhomme's Sticky Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 (3 lb) chicken, dried off
• 1 cup onions, chopped

Instructions

1. Combine the first 7 ingredients (the spice mix).
2. Thoroughly rub the mixture into the chicken, inside and out, patting it into the skin.
3. Place in a sealed plastic bag overnight and refrigerate.
4. Stuff with the chopped onions.
5. Roast uncovered at 250° for 5 hours, or until the chicken is golden brown.