The only reason I gave this a 4 instead of a 5 star is because I made so many changes...First of all, I always use a 5-6 lb bird to feed my family. Then I have enough left over for soup or sandwiches. I added minced onion and garlic to the rub and used sage as a substitue for savory (which I never have) and doubled the amount of everything- stuffed under the skin. I squeezed juice from the orange over the bird and drizzled it with olive oil just before roasting- adding red potatoes to the dish. I preheated my oven to 450 degrees and roasted it for about 20 minutes to get that golden crispy skin and smokey flavor. Then I reduced the temp down to 375 degrees for the remainder of cooking time. Allowed it to rest for 15 minutes upside down (breast down) to let the juices run to the good meat. SO WORTH IT! Moistest, most flavorful chicken you will ever taste. My Family loved it!
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