From its crispy, golden-hued skin to its tender, moist meat, roast chicken remains a timeless, comforting dish that is as eagerly embraced by home cooks as it is by sophisticated chefs.

Julia Child and Jacques Pepin celebrated the well-roasted chicken as the hallmark of a fine cook in their book "Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home."

Restaurateur Judy Rodgers of San Francisco's landmark Zuni Cafe is widely known for her earthy wood-fire-oven roasted chicken.

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