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Jan 10Liked by Susan Spungen

I made this last night and it was SOOOO GOOD and simple to make. I seasoned the chicken 2 days ahead. The chicken had delicious crispy skin and the breast meat was moist. Everyone loved it.

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the best chicken I had, so inspiring! afterwards went back to my own restaurant kitchen and made a version of it. happy memories

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I am totally making this! My husband will love it! All of his favorite things!

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Jan 5Liked by Susan Spungen

Happy New Year! Such an amazing dish that I have eaten many times at Zuni! Do prepare to wait 1 hour if you order it at the restaurant ;-) You've made it easy to make at home.

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Jan 5Liked by Susan Spungen

I have made this before and, due to the high heat, the amount of smoke and the mess in the oven deterred me from making it again. Any tips?? Does it “have to” be at that heat?

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Jan 5Liked by Susan Spungen

Just added a whole chicken to my shopping list! Perfect comfort meal, thank you Susan! I look forward to all your wonderful recipes and tips in 2024!

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Jan 5Liked by Susan Spungen

What are the chances? Yesterday I forwarded a 2023 post I did re Judy Rodgers and her iconic Zuni Cafe dry-brined chicken recipe to Gwenyn Hill Farm (my CSA). Pasture raised chickens and Cornish game hens are just one facet of this agricultural treasure https://gwenynhillfarm.com/. I will share the Susanality newsletter with the managers.

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Jan 5Liked by Susan Spungen

A lovely and delicious tribute to Judy Rogers and the Zuni Cafe. Thank you.

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Jan 5Liked by Susan Spungen

This recipe comes at the perfect time--a weekend before the first big snowstorm around here. What could be better than roasting a chicken on a snowy day? This will be very well received in my house.

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Jan 5·edited Jan 5Liked by Susan Spungen

love this chicken and bread salad so much - can't wait to try your version.

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