"You’ll never eat a dry bird again with this cast iron roast chicken recipe. The sweet tea brine adds flavor while cast iron cooks evenly...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 cups of water
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4 cups sugar
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1 cup kosher salt
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4 regular sized tea bags or 2 family sized tea bags
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2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 5-7 lb. whole chicken
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon paprika
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Vegetables for roasting (optional)