When I found this recipe, I thought it would be perfect for people like me, who are not sure how to tell when poultry is cooked thoroughly but not dried out. Give this a try.

BAKED STUFFED CHICKEN

6-7 lb. chicken
1 cup melted butter
1 cup stuffing
1 cup uncooked popcorn
salt/pepper to taste
small plastic bag and duck tape

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush chicken well with melted butter, salt and pepper. Fill cavity with stuffing. Put the popcorn into a small heavy duty plastic bag and seal thoroughly with duck tape.

Tape up the chest opening of the chicken with duck tape. Place in baking pan with the neck end toward the front of the oven. Listen for popping sounds. When the chicken blows the oven door open and the chicken flies across the room, it is done.