The Glade 4.0

...I normally roast just one 4-5lb chicken but tomorrow morning I need to do two. I only have one roasting pan....anyone know whether I need to lengthen the time or what? I have a thermometer so I'll know when it's done, I just need to know how long it will take to cook them because that determines what time I have to get up in the morning...

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Totally guessing here, but I would suspect that you shouldn't have to lengthen the time too much - depends how snugy they fit into your roasting pan. If they're touching a lot, then you might have to lengthen it, say, a half-hour? Or, just check that spot where they're touching, with the thermo. You might even lower the temperature if it's a snug fit, so that the parts that aren't touching don't get overdone.

I hear ya, though - stuff like this always makes me nervous, thinking I'm going to poison the whole family or something. Usually leads me to overcook the food.

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OMG that is SO me! That's why I broke down and bought a thermometer. I check the temp constantly and wash the thermometer with soap and water in between prods. I am beyond obsessive about food safety and everything I cook is always slightly overdone.

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Remember to pull the chickens when they are ten degrees below your final desired temp. then cover with a tent of foil and let rest on the counter. They'll keep cooking and will come out perfect, not overdone.

Yeah, good advice, this. Which I always forget, of course.

So, LK, how'd your chickens come out? Anyone laid low with food poisoning?! (Seriously sorry if they are, but I couldn't resist.)

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Hahahaha! They came out perfect, actually. And no one got sick.

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Excellent.

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