Disney's Polynesian resort

serves 4


1 whole chicken (2 - 3 pounds)
1 tbs black pepper
1 1/2 tbs garlic powder
1 1/2 tbs garlic salt
3 tbs fennel, grounded
1 tbs poultry seasoning
3 tbs grounded rosemary
1 tbs curry powder
2 tbs onion powder
1 tbs chinese five spice powder
2 cups sugar
1 cup chicken base (stock)

Wash whole chicken in fresh running water. Pat dry and cut into 8 pieces ( 2 brest,legs,wings and thighs. Or buy them like this )
Combine all seasoning ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle on chicken evenly and marinade for at least 3 hours or better still over night.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees, 190 Centigrade or gas mark 5.
Place seasoned chicken on a wire rack in a roasting pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn down to 250 degrees, 150 Centigrade or gas mark 1 and continue to bake for another 30 - 40 minutes. Chicken should be crispy and golden brown.