Celery Baked Chicken

Chicken

INGREDIENTS

1 chicken in eighths or 6 chicken legs and thighs, with skin
2 stems of celery, finely sliced lengthwise
Oil to taste
Paprika
Salt
Cayenne pepper
Dried oregano
Dried basil
Dried thyme
Dried parsley
Garlic salt
Black pepper
Lawry's seasoned salt (optional)
Sage, dried

DIRECTIONS

1. Coat chicken generously on both sides with spices to taste and rub with oil until nicely coated and a rich color appears on the chicken.

2. Lightly grease the bottom of a roaster and place chicken, skin side down, arranging the celery in between pieces.

3. Add 1-1/2 cups of water and place in oven at 350° covered for 1 hour.

4. Uncover and flip chicken, continuing to cook for another hour, adding more water should the roaster appear dry.

5. Remove from oven when chicken skin looks crispy.