1950'S PAPER BAG CHICKEN

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Yes, this recipe from the late 1950's uses a brown paper bag to hold the baking chicken. It was probably the for-runner of the reynolds plastic baking bag. The paper bag gives the chicken a beautfil brown skin and makes it moist and delicious. I think its probably better for us than plastic. A new paper bag is sterile and does...

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole chicken
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp paprika
1 brand new, large brown paper bag

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Mix together spices and flavorings. Sprinkle this on chicken, both inside and out.
  • 2. Place chicken in bag. Roll up end tightly to seal. Place bag on cookie sheet and put in oven. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before opening. Serve hot or cold.

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