INGREDIENTS
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1 (3 3/4-lb.) whole chicken
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
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3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
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3 cups self-rising flour
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1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
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1/3 cup shortening
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2 teaspoons bacon drippings*
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1 cup milk
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Garnish: chopped fresh parsley