Sticky Chicken

This roasted chicken gets its sticky coating from the juices it releases while being baked.

Poultry |

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3-4 lb. roasting chicken
1 cup chopped onion

Directions

1. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine all the spices. Remove giblets from chicken, clean the cavity well and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture into the chicken, both inside and out, making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin. Place in a resealable plastic bag, seal and refrigerate overnight.

2. When ready to roast chicken, stuff cavity with onions, and place in a shallow baking pan. Roast, uncovered, at 250 degrees F for 5 hours. After the first hour, baste the chicken occasionally (every half hour or so) with pan juices. The pan juice will start to caramelize on the bottom of the pan and the chicken will turn golden brown. If the chicken contains a pop-up thermometer, ignore it. Let chicken rest about 10 minutes before carving.

Makes 4 servings.

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Incredible!	This is a GREAT chicken, but I added one more thing, into the cavity I put a navel orange sliced in half and the juices squeezed out over the bird. The citrus and the spices are to die for!	Submitted by: RSUEBARU (2/24/09)
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Incredible!	This is so mouthwatering..and YummY..!!! I lowered the salt and chili powder amounts to 1/4 the amount, and it came out wonderful..!! Why Not Try: making a rack of sliced onions, cross the grain, set the chicken on during roasting, this way you get these to serve with the chicken on the side..!	Submitted by: MECG007 (11/22/08)
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Incredible!	Lowered the salt to a couple sprinkles, and followed the suggestion for having the onions on the outside as well, along with some carrots, and it was sensational.	Submitted by: CRAZYGRACY (5/26/09)
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Incredible!	This is very good, high in sodium and cholesterol!. I didn't make it whole, I cut it up but still followed the directions. Only took 2 hours and I put largely chopped onions around the pan. They carmalized in the pan and where delicious too. Thanks	Submitted by: SERENITYSEL (5/26/09)
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Very Good	I made this with cut up chicken pieces. Some areas of the juices were too dark. We really liked it, but the next time I want to make it with the roasted whole chicken as the recipe directs. I'll also try the crockpot version. It's yummy though.	Submitted by: CCLARK1143 (8/19/08)
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Incredible!	Awesome! Very juicy and tender. I didn't have any onion so I just put garlic cloves and celery inside. Also used a meat thermometer, it only took a couple of hours not the 5. Will definitely make it again!	Submitted by: 00JAG00 (9/23/07)
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Incredible!	This is a new favorite at our house..it's so easy. I've also used the same spice mix on pieces of chicken which I baked and then cut up for either chicken salad or to go in a soup. The only thing is that this is a little too salty for our taste, so I reduce the salt to 1/4 tsp.	Submitted by: SHOWERS2FLOWERS (9/20/07)
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Very Good	The chicken didn't come out sticky (it released too much juice for that) but it was still really really nice. The onions in the cavity come out really quite hot and spicy. I roasted it with potatoes and kohlrabi. N.B. make sure you put these in in plenty of time given the low oven temperature	Submitted by: NOOSNER (8/10/07)
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Incredible!	This chicken is great tasting and leftovers are wonderful the next day in Almond Chicken with Asparagus recipe. Have made it in the crock pot and it is even juicier and doesn't heat up my kitchen.	Submitted by: DAKOTATURTLE (5/1/07)
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	I've started making this every week,now that my husband ask for it. I serve it with some Kroger frozen stir fry veggies, yummy. I increase the hot spices because we like it hot!! Easy recipe.	Submitted by: VALTOLLE (5/16/09)
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Incredible!	Yum! Yum! Another delicious Spark recipe! I used salt substitute in order to reduce the sodium, but this recipe's a keeper!	Submitted by: INKYDINKYDOO (5/3/09)
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	I've done roasted chicken in my crock pot for years. Just let it cook all day (about 8 to 9 hours is good); it'll be falling off the bone but moist and yummy. You probably won't get the "sticky" part though as this is a moist cooking method. Hope that helps those who had the crock pot question.	Submitted by: SLW1955 (10/28/08)
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Incredible!	I've made this recipe twice (both times without white pepper) and my husband said it's the best roasted chicken he's ever had (he's pretty picky). Highly recommended!	Submitted by: FREECLOUD (3/17/08)
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Very Good	Mine didn't come out sticky at all. In fact, it looked dry but the chicken was moist and tender when I ate it. Tastes good with callaloo. :)	Submitted by: COCONUT_IC (9/27/07)
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Incredible!	Made this last weekend. Was delicious. Very soon, we plan to use this recipe with bonless chicken breasts.	Submitted by: LACKINGENERGY (3/18/07)
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Very Good	Great idea. This is a very versatile recipe. A change of spices of substituting apple chunks for the onion changes the taste entirely. I'm coing to try Mandarin oranges with fresh squeezed orange juice or orange zest with the spices next.	Submitted by: POPEYETHETURTLE (3/17/07)
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Incredible!	Very tasty. My family loved it! Never tried slow cooking like this before and it turned out very moist, almost falling off the bone when I was slicing it.	Submitted by: VMORGAN1971 (7/23/09)
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Incredible!	The flavor was great with the kick from the Cayenne pepper. Will make again. We cooked it at 375 for just over an hour and kicked the temp up to 450 for 20 and it was perfect.	Submitted by: MENWRIGHT (7/8/09)
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Incredible!	Yummy! I used a package of skinless, boneless thighs and poured the chopped onion in with them and cooked it less.	Submitted by: STILLFLYIN (6/30/09)
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Incredible!	Delicious! I tried it with the orange in the cavity like someone suggested and it worked perfectly!	Submitted by: INDIE_V (6/3/09)
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Incredible!	This recipe was excellent. I've made it several times for my family and they loved it every time.	Submitted by: RAGINGHOBBIT (5/30/09)
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Incredible!	I used this recipe on 6 chicken legs and it turned out great! Very low in sodium, too.	Submitted by: SANDRILIA (5/26/09)
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	This is an excellent recipe and my family loved it.	Submitted by: HATLADYBELL (5/26/09)
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Incredible!	Really moist yummy chicken!	Submitted by: DEBBIELUHRS (5/26/09)
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Incredible!	WOW this is totally awesome 1st recipe with no complaints Thank you all	Submitted by: SNOEBUD (5/26/09)
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Very Good	This is a delicious recipe but so much time involved. It tastes exactly like one of the rotisserie chickens you can grab at the grocery store for alot less work and probably less fat since those chickens don't sit in the fat as it all drips off in the rotisserie. Save yourself the time!	Submitted by: DMAURICE1 (5/26/09)
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Incredible!	This was my first time making a whole chicken. My family LOVED it. We will be cooking it again real soon. I'm making chicken noodle soup with the leftovers.	Submitted by: TRISHAMARIE* (3/1/09)
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Incredible!	This is the juiciest, most tender chicken recipe I have ever had. A definite keeper.	Submitted by: LINLAN (2/14/09)
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Incredible!	I have made this at least 6 times since finding the recipe here, and my whole family loves it! It's the best chicken recipe I have!	Submitted by: CYNTHIAS47 (1/29/09)
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Very Good	Delicious seasonings; the whole family loved it.	Submitted by: LOVEY68 (1/14/09)
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Incredible!	This was really good and I've never cooked a whole chicken before.	Submitted by: LILWITCH13 (1/13/09)
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Incredible!	This was Great!!!! Just be sure you do not have any small cuts on your hands when you are doing the rub....the pepper burns a bit! My family devoured the whole chicken!	Submitted by: TLTTROUBLE (1/5/09)
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Incredible!	Made this tonight for our Thanksgiving bird- turned out delicious!! DH and kids gobbled it up and since it was just us 4 it was more than enough! YUMMY!!! Great recipe- definitely a keeper!!	Submitted by: PFUNK2008 (11/27/08)
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Very Good	This was so tender and moist. It requires being there to baste it, but it is so worth the effort.	Submitted by: HETZ51 (11/23/08)
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Incredible!	This is an incredible recipe! And healthy too, although it's hard to quit at a serving. Thanks for submitting this great recipe.	Submitted by: MCDEANE52 (11/22/08)
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Very Good	very good, a little too much work.	Submitted by: JULES362 (11/22/08)
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Incredible!	I loved this Chicken. It was flavorful, moist, and fell off the bone. Melt in your mouth good. I will definitely make this one again.	Submitted by: JDJORDAN001 (11/22/08)
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Very Good	I made it in a crock pot. It was delicious. Thank you for sharing!	Submitted by: FLIPPERAZ (10/28/08)
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Very Good	I found the recipe too late to let the chicken cook for 5 hours, but it was wonderful just roasted normally. I make stock out of the bones of my roasted chickens and can't wait to see how the broth turns out. ETA: I have a friend who's allergic to onion, so I made this again with sauerkraut. Yum!	Submitted by: ONLYPLAYING (10/7/08)
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Incredible!	yumm! Tasted so good my husband thought I bought it.	Submitted by: NDJ12! (9/16/08)
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Incredible!	I love this recipe and my family loves this recipe. It's sooo easy and you can cook it in the crockpot also.	Submitted by: CTRESCO126 (7/29/08)
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Incredible!	So tasty & Healthy!	Submitted by: CEEBEE (5/28/08)
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Incredible!	Back to basics, learning all over again how to cook a roasting chicken properly. I was not letting it sit long enough, or basting properly. Love the combination of spices.	Submitted by: XAOLIN (5/26/08)
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Incredible!	This is a winner!!!! Have given recipe to many others who also enjoy it.	Submitted by: PATDEN (5/26/08)
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Incredible!	I made this yesterday and it was wonderful. I had it again today cold. I added some of the breast meat to my salad for lunch. Yum! I will definitely make this again.	Submitted by: PJSAW49 (5/21/08)
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Incredible!	This was fantastic! Everyone in my family loved it.	Submitted by: DAWNG78 (3/14/08)
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Incredible!	The flavors are wonderful and the chicken just melted in your mouth!!	Submitted by: RONDARC (2/19/08)
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Good	I get 6 servings from this and have left overs. I also leave out the salt.	Submitted by: DRAGONHAWK (2/19/08)
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Incredible!	It was really yummy the whole family loved it	Submitted by: MOM2BGDLILG (2/5/08)
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Incredible!	This is one of my favorite recipes to make. Everyone I have made it for loves it! Thank you for shring this, it's one of my favorites!	Submitted by: BETHIE (1/3/08)
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Very Good	I somehow messed up on my measurements because mine was so spicy! I plan to make this again and figure out where I went wrong. lol	Submitted by: HARMONIEEE (12/10/07)
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	Didn't roast,but put in crockpot. Chicken was very tender & moist. As usual, kids didn't like the adults did.	Submitted by: CHEESEHEAD223 (11/26/07)
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	Easy and very tasty! The entire family loved it :~). Paige333	Submitted by: PAIGE333 (11/24/07)
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Incredible!	I LOVE THIS RECIPE! My kiddos love it too!	Submitted by: LEAN_ON_HIM (11/22/07)
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Incredible!	Wonderful!! want to try it in the crock pot!	Submitted by: JUDY1676 (6/4/09)
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Good	a 3 lb chicken served us 4 people and still plenty of meat for soup	Submitted by: QUEENTAMMY (5/28/09)
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	It sounds really good!!! I will try it soon.	Submitted by: HIPPICHICK1 (5/27/09)
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	sounds like a great recipe, will definitely try it	Submitted by: STEPHLOKI (5/27/09)
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	I am sure going to try this in the crockpot. It sound yummy	Submitted by: LLBRCFAN (5/26/09)
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Incredible!	Beautiful.	Submitted by: 100LBLIGHTER (5/26/09)
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	sounds good i am going to give it a try	Submitted by: IAM2Q2BFAT (5/26/09)
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Incredible!	I've been using this recipe for years. It's a staple -- cheap, easy to make and delicious. Everyone who tries it falls in love with it.	Submitted by: GIRLYFIED (5/26/09)
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	will try this tonight	Submitted by: BJPETER (5/26/09)
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	Can't wait to try this one.	Submitted by: MISFIT13826 (5/26/09)
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	After reading some of the reviews . I think I'll make this in my crock pot due to time issues.	Submitted by: JUSTCHECKING1 (5/26/09)
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	I will try this chicken recipe,sounds delicious & mouth watering...	Submitted by: LEGGYVIXEN (5/26/09)
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Incredible!	Sounds real good!	Submitted by: TRUCKINGMAMA (5/26/09)
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O.K.	??? A 1 lb. roasting chicken?? I've never seen one smaller than maybe 3 lbs. That might affect the calories listed too, don't you think? Either way, I'll try it with one of my 3 pounders. I usually cook 2 at a time, so there's plenty of leftovers for soups, stir fries, salads or sandwiches.	Submitted by: NEWME841 (3/28/09)
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	I made this yesterday and my niece and nephew loved it. If only I could cut a whole chicken and make it look pretty!	Submitted by: BEEVEEHEEL (3/2/09)
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Very Good	Will it take good still if I don't use onions or white pepper?	Submitted by: LISAMONSTER85 (2/24/09)
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	QUESTION - Is nutritional information for 1/4 of 1 pound chicken, or 1/4 of 3 to 4 pound chicken. Spices sound deilicious.	Submitted by: LOONIETOON (2/24/09)
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	IT sounds soooooooo good, can you make it with just chicken breasts?	Submitted by: PAT1009 (2/24/09)
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	Will try this! Sounds deeeelish!	Submitted by: AALLCONK (2/24/09)
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Incredible!	IT WAS WONDERFUL YUMMY	Submitted by: ALISHAK4 (1/12/09)
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	This sounds spectacular. I never buy those cooking bags, but I'm going to get some to make this recipe!	Submitted by: TIMSHELNAN (11/30/08)
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Very Good	This sounds great! Can't wait to make it	Submitted by: XRAYFRAN (11/25/08)
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	I am going to try this for Thanksgiving my hubby has banned turkey because he hates it so I'll get back to you.	Submitted by: VANNASMOM (11/24/08)
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	Sounds fabulous. Can't wait to try.	Submitted by: STILLINTIME (11/24/08)
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	This sounds really good. I'll make it in the crock pot for Sunday dinner tomorrow.	Submitted by: DMSGLASS (11/22/08)
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	Just read it & I ask too, 5 hours? for a 3-5 lb chicken? Is that right? Want to try but......will await some responses on clarifying this issue	Submitted by: CJMACRURY (11/22/08)
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Incredible!	Scrumcious	Submitted by: TBATTEY (10/28/08)
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Incredible!	Delicious	Submitted by: SMKYMTNGIRL (8/23/08)
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	Didn't try it yet but I definately will!	Submitted by: LINBUTLER (6/2/08)
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Incredible!	This is definately a recipe that I will try. Thanks	Submitted by: GRAMMYAMR (5/27/08)
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	Souds awsome! will be making it this week	Submitted by: TPATTON3 (5/27/08)
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	I realize this is low heat, but doesn't it dry out in FIVE hours?	Submitted by: MOOKBALL (5/26/08)
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	I haven't made this yet. I had just bought a whole chicken and was wondering what to do with it. This sounds delicious.	Submitted by: TALSHIAR (5/26/08)
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	Just bought a chicken yesereday, read this today and will fix it tomorrow. It sounds so goood.	Submitted by: MABESL44 (5/26/08)
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Very Good	sounds great will try soon	Submitted by: KITKAT614 (5/26/08)
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	Looks amazing! Will try it soon :)	Submitted by: ALLY-BEN-ISRAEL (5/26/08)
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Incredible!	this is what I would like to eat this is great	Submitted by: IDALUKE (5/1/08)
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	this sounds delicious...can't wait to try it this weekend.	Submitted by: LALATY152 (5/1/08)
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	So many stars with the ratings I'm going to try it.	Submitted by: FINS05 (5/1/08)
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Incredible!	SOUNDS GREAT	Submitted by: TWINSMOM03 (5/1/08)
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	I didn't make this but I think it looks delicious, going to make it soon.	Submitted by: GSPEIRS (2/25/08)
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	sounds good cant wait to try it	Submitted by: THELAW1958 (2/19/08)
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	Sounds good, I luv spicy food	Submitted by: GEERACE (1/28/08)
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	Sooooo yummy!	Submitted by: SANDYNOVO (12/16/07)
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	Who wants all the hassle cooking something for 5 Hours!! Can this be made into a crock pot recipe?	Submitted by: KVSMOMMY (11/22/07)
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Incredible!	Excellent! I've been looking for a different chicken recipe - this is it!	Submitted by: GRANNYGRUMP (10/28/07)
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