Roast Crispy Chicken

Total Time: 25 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 -5 lbs fryer chickens
• 1 (4 ounce) package crab boil (this spice and herb blend is also marketed as "pickling spice)
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 small onion (optional)
• 2 -3 dashes hot sauce

Recipe

• 1 boil all but the chicken in 1 qt. water for 20 minutes.
• 2 allow to cool and pour into pot large enough to hold the entire chicken.
• 3 add the chicken and enough cold water to cover.
• 4 cover and refrigerate 24 hours.
• 5 drain and pat the chicken dry, removing any of the spice-pak contents.
• 6 roast, uncovered in 350 degree oven for 60-80 minutes, depending on the weight.