Southwest Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (3 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
lime wedge (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Or prepare grill for direct-and indirect-heat cooking.
Combine first 8 ingredients;reserve. Line roasting pan with foil. Rub sugar mixture over all sides of chicken;place in pan. Coat chicken with cooking spray.
Roast chicken in oven until no longer pink near bone, about 45-60 minutes.Or place chicken meaty side down over direct heat;cook until just browned, 4-5 minutes. Turn;place over indirect heat. Cover;cook until chicken is no longer pink near bone, 40-50 minutes. Transfer to serving platter;sprinkle with parsley. If desired, serve with lime wedges.