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Next time I will use a whole chicken.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-02-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pestycat"},"reviewBody":"I have fixed this chicken twice since I got it in my email, love it, love the flavor of it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lizereno"},"reviewBody":"I made this chicken tonight and it was delicious.  I didn't change a thing.  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Thanks!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"12\/20\/2011 17:30","GUID":"5256ca008fef4766b0e59a9cb36dd317","MemberId":1199629,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"emily_cs","SubmittedDate":"12\/20\/2011 17:30"},{"Comment":"<p>My family loves this chicken recipe.  Very good and easy.  I dont change a thing and I  make it often.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"03\/01\/2011 10:42","GUID":"692589447a4b4f7fa079373096ff14af","MemberId":3452724,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sscruggs819","SubmittedDate":"03\/01\/2011 10:42"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"11\/12\/2010 05:17","GUID":"1AF1862160F14BAB80AB315EE63A0651","MemberId":2585334,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"PenneyPike","SubmittedDate":"11\/12\/2010 05:17"},{"Comment":"<p>I made this to use up some of my basil from my garden. I was afraid the basil would be too strong, but it balanced out well. I didn't get the golden crust that the picture had, but it could be because I didn't cook it long enough (cooked it for 1 1\/4 hrs). 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Next time I will use a whole chicken.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"01\/24\/2010 20:41","GUID":"9abf82cc27e24d7297209d0de592d2be","MemberId":4523001,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Not Betty Crocker","SubmittedDate":"01\/24\/2010 20:41"},{"Comment":"<p>I followed the directions as written and it's absolutely delicious and so very easy. I didn't change anything, and will fix this again.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"01\/21\/2010 21:36","GUID":"8E66E4D49EBC46589018C3734D760131","MemberId":933119,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"BrendaCarr01","SubmittedDate":"01\/21\/2010 21:36"},{"Comment":"<p>This chicken turns out so delicious, it's a keeper for sure.  We make it many times, and it's a simple, easy meal to make but so good to eat.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"01\/20\/2010 13:26","GUID":"f6f630afa38f4ac49327439e571d7887","MemberId":4389335,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tkarinas","SubmittedDate":"01\/20\/2010 13:26"},{"Comment":"<p>When I made this recipe for the first time my family loved it. Turns out just like the picture. Now when my husband makes it he cooks two. Love the flavor and taste. 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