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Easy Roast Chicken Recipe
A 3 1/2 pound bird should roast in 55 to 60 minutes, while a 4 1/2 pound bird requires 60 to 65 minutes If using a basket or a V-rack, be sure to grease it so the chicken does not stick to it If you don't have a basket or V-rack, set the bird on a regular rack and use balls of aluminum foil to keep the roasting chicken propped up on its side.
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