Spicy Chicken Rub - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 onions, quartered
2 whole chickens (4lbs. each)

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine all but onion and chicken. Set aside.
Remove and discard giblets from chicken.
Rinse chicken cavity and pat dry with paper towel.
Rub each chicken inside and out with reserved spice mixture.
Place one onion in the cavity of each chicken.
Place chicken in a resealable bag or double wrap in with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate overnight or at least 4-6 hours.
Preheat oven to 250\u00b0F Place chicken in a roasting pan. Bake uncovered for 5 hours, to a minimum internal temperature of 180\u00b0F Let the chickens stand for 10 minutes before carving.