Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Tuck the wing tips under the wings, so they sit flat against the chicken, tie the drumsticks together with kitchen string, then season the chicken all over with the salt, pepper, and paprika. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Tuck the wing tips under the wings, so they sit flat against the chicken, tie the drumsticks together with kitchen string, then season the chicken all over with the salt, pepper, and paprika.