Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2010

delicious! I used more orange zest (maybe a little too much) great combination of spices. I used a thermometer/timer but I think it cooked for around 1 1/2 hrs.

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Felicia007

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2009

So moist and yummy. Who knew that such a simple recipe would turn out so delicious?

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mom23boysn1girl

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Utica, New York, USA

Living In: Rockville, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2009

I also subbed sage instead of savory since it was in the cabinet. Cooking the chicken at 425 for about 20 minutes really helped the crunchiness of the skin. I'd highly recommend it to anyone trying this recipe.

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cchellez

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Living In: Sandston, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2009

Yummmm. I used olive oil since I didn't have canola, and added minced garlic and olive oil to the rub. Delicious.

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calatta

Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2009

Even with doubling the spices, using olive oil instead of canola, and adding a good shake of garlic powder, I still found this rather bland.

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Basg

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Living In: Jerusalem, Mehoz Yerushalayim, Israel

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2009

Very moist and full of flavor. I roasted a 4 1/2# chicken and it was done in 1 1/2 hours. I used sage instead of savory (did not have any savory) and doubled the orange zest as some others had recommended. I rubbed a little of the rub inside the chicken, some under the skin and the rest on the outside after oiling with olive oil. Very easy and delicious and a nice change from my usual roast chicken with Cajun seasoning.

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whodunitrdr

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Wenatchee, Washington, USA

Living In: Bellingham, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2009

Yummy! Thanks.

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Mom2Logan

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Denver, Colorado, USA

Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2009

Great Recipe - but I made a few changes. I ended up mixing onion salt, sage, thyme, and rosemary, along with minced onion and minced garlic (like a previous reviewer suggested) with the pepper and oil to make the rub. I also put a pierced lemon into the cavity - I didn't notice a taste change, but my understanding is that it's more for a moisture thing. The chicken was FANTASTIC, although took a LONG time to cook (Might have had something to do with not fully thawing the chicken....... woops..) and my parents LOVED it and went back for seconds (Have I surpassed my mother in the cooking section... My Dad seems to think so! *LOL*)

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SnowAngel337

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2009

I followed this recipe to the T and after an hour and half of cooking in wasn't even half way done. I had to cook it another 45 minutes at 425. The flavor was good, but a little bland for our taste buds....

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amers

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2009

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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