If you bake two chickens do double the cooking time?

* Heat Distribution: The oven's heat is already distributed throughout the space. Adding a second chicken doesn't significantly change the overall temperature or how evenly the heat reaches both chickens.

* Size and Thickness: The cooking time depends primarily on the size and thickness of the chicken. If you have two chickens of roughly the same size, the cooking time will be similar to that of a single chicken.

However, there are a couple of things to consider:

* Crowding: If the chickens are too close together, they might not cook evenly. You might need to adjust the baking rack placement to ensure proper airflow.

* Internal Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the thickest part of each chicken to ensure they are cooked through.

In general, baking two chickens will take about the same amount of time as baking one, but it's always a good idea to check the internal temperature to ensure they're cooked thoroughly.