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BARBECUE-GLAZED ROAST CHICKEN When I can’t be out on my deck grilling but still crave the tangy, sweet, charred flavor of a good barbecue chicken, I’ll whip out this version It doesn’t get the smoke from the grill, but it’s an awesome alternative nonetheless The key is to use a good spice rub, then glaze the chicken with a good barbecue sauce about 10 minutes before it’s done The sauce reduces to a caramelized, sticky glaze that coats every surface and makes for finger-licking flavor in every bite NOTE: For the juiciest results and crispest skin, dry-brine the bird and air-dry it overnight as described here SERVES 3 OR 4 1 teaspoon paprika ẵ teaspoon ground coriander ẳ teaspoon ground fennel ẵ teaspoon ground cumin ẵ teaspoon dried oregano ẵ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 medium clove garlic, minced or grated on a Microplane (about 1 teaspoon) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil 1 whole chicken, 3½ to 4 pounds, butterflied according to the directions here About 1½ cups of your favorite barbecue sauce Combine the paprika, coriander, fennel, cumin, oregano, pepper, garlic, salt, and oil in a small bowl and massage with your fingers to form a paste Separate the chicken skin from the breasts (see here) Spread the spice mixture evenly all over the chicken and under the skin Roast according to the Roasted Butterflied Chicken recipe (here), skipping steps and About 15 minutes before the chicken has finished roasting, brush all over with to tablespoons of the barbecue sauce Continue roasting until the sauce forms a sticky glaze, about 7 minutes Brush more sauce and continue roasting until the chicken is cooked and the second layer of sauce has formed a sticky glaze, about minutes longer Remove the chicken from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes, then carve and serve, passing extra sauce at the table  ... Separate the chicken skin from the breasts (see here) Spread the spice mixture evenly all over the chicken and under the skin Roast according to the Roasted Butterflied Chicken recipe (here), skipping... Brush more sauce and continue roasting until the chicken is cooked and the second layer of sauce has formed a sticky glaze, about minutes longer Remove the chicken from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes, then carve and serve, passing extra sauce at... skipping steps and About 15 minutes before the chicken has finished roasting, brush all over with to tablespoons of the barbecue sauce Continue roasting until the sauce forms a sticky glaze, about 7 minutes