Created by QueenBea on September 11, 2022
Step 1: Mix together the water, salt and brown sugar and microwave for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir until salt and sugar is dissolved and allow to cool completely.
Step 2: Once cooled. Place the chicken in a large re-sealable plastic bag and pour the brine over the chicken.
Step 3: Seal the bag taking out as much air as possible and refrigerate for 4 hours.
Step 4: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 5: Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 6: Place the chicken on a wire rack in a roasting pan and rub all over with the oil.
Step 7: Squeeze half the lemon inside the cavity of the chicken and squeeze the other half over the outside of the chicken; place the squeezed lemons inside the cavity of the chicken.
Step 8: Tie the legs together with butcher twine.
Step 9: Season the chicken well with pepper and onion powder. Be generous with the seasoning.
Step 10: Add water to the roasting pan, enough to cover bottom of pan. Check to make sure there is still water/juices in the bottom of the pan at about 1 hour cook time.
Step 11: Place the roasting pan in the oven and cook uncovered for 1 and 1/2 hours to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer, inserted in the thickest part of the meat, reads 180 degrees Fahrenheit. The cook time will depend on your oven and the size of the chicken.
Step 12: Remove the chicken from the oven, cover loosely with foil and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
Step 13: Enjoy!