Famous Dave's Country Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

Seasoning

• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup paprika
• 1/2 cup lemon pepper
• 1/2 cup Mrs. Dash seasoning mix

Roast Chicken

• 1 (6 lb)  roasting chickens

• 2 (16 ounce) bottles Italian dressing

• 1 (8 ounce) bottle lemon juice
• 1/3 cup roast chicken seasoning (above)

Directions

1. 1

   Mix ingredients for chicken seasoning.

2. 2

   Store in a covered container.

3. 3

   Place the chicken in a 2 gallon sealable plastic bag.

4. 4

   Pour a mixture of the Italian dressing and lemon juice over chicken, turning to coat.

5. 5

   Marinate in refrigerator for 3 hours, turning every 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove chicken from bag and drain.

7. 7

   Season generously with 1/3 cup Roast Chicken Seasoning.

8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 375.

9. 9

   Arrange chicken on a rack in a baking pan.

10. 10

    Tent loosely with foil.

11. 11

    Bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer registers 170 to 180F, removing the tent 20 minutes before the end of baking process.

12. 12

    Let stand for 10 minutes before carving.