The best roast chicken - found!

Overall Score: 84/100

This spatchcock-style chicken lives up to its name: it is indeed tasty and very tender too. We enjoyed the comforting herby scent that really packs a punch and the rosemary, sage and black pepper also gives the meat a wonderful flavour. Despite being cooked in a bag, it had crisp, well-browned skin.

In store only Co-op, £5 for 1.5kg

Overall Score: 83/100

A golden-skinned, plump bird with a rich, buttery scent. It has tender, moist meat and its natural fattiness gave the chicken a lovely savoury flavour, while the crisp skin was delicious. Testers commented that some parts of the breast were a little dry.

BUY NOW Riverford, £15.35 for 1.8kg

Overall Score: 83/100

Succulent and juicy, this well-browned bird has lots of flavour, thanks to garlic, herbs and spices, though some found the black pepper a little heavy handed.

BUY NOW Morrisons, £5 for 1.6kg

Overall Score: 83/100

Temptingly buttery in aroma with a satisfying fatty, umami savouriness. This crisp-skinned golden bird was succulent for the most part, however some found the breast meat a little dry.

BUY NOW Abel and Cole, £15.99 for 2kg

Overall Score: 83/100

We loved the mouth-watering, natural aroma of this bird and its rich, natural taste. Its crisp, golden skin was delicious and its fairly tender and juicy meat - although some found it a little dry.

BUY NOW Ocado, £6.74 for 1.6kg

Overall score: 83/100

A succulent looking bird with a rich umami scent. Testers couldn’t get enough of its wonderful fresh taste and praised the deep savoury flavour that was likened to chicken stock. Despite its overall juicy texture some found the meat slightly dry in areas and though fairly crisp, parts of the skin were a touch chewy.

BUY NOW Pipers Farm £17.50 for 2kg

Overall Score: 81/100

Rosemary, garlic, sage and tarragon pack a herby punch in both aroma and flavour, with testers complimenting the chicken’s well-seasoned taste. However, the meat was bland and watery, while the skin lacked crispness.

BUY NOW Waitrose, £6 for 1.5kg

Overall Score: 81/100

A large plump chicken with skin that browned up brilliantly. Testers praised its complex aroma and flavour and intensely meaty taste. The skin was wonderfully crisp, however many found the bird dry.

BUY NOW Ginger Pig, £27.50 for 2.5kg-3kg

Overall score: 78/100

Despite it being a little dry and chewy in places, this golden bird had satisfyingly crisp skin. Its natural rich chicken scent is complimented by its buttery, fatty flavour and moist texture.

BUY NOW ASDA, £7.44 for 2kg

Overall score: 78/100

Wonderfully browned with an appetising meaty aroma. Additional seasoning enhances the flavour of the chicken for a lovely savoury taste but some wished for a little more fattiness for a deeper umami flavour. Despite its plump and juicy appearance and satisfyingly crisp skin the chicken was a touch on the dry side.

BUY NOW Donald Russell, £15.50 for 1.5kg

Overall Score: 77/100

Appetisingly plump, this bird has a wonderfully savoury aroma. We liked its crunchy, bronze skin and gentle savoury taste of the meat, though it was a touch too dry.

In store only, M&S, £6.31 for 2kg

Overall score: 73/100

This pre-seasoned roast-in-a-bag chicken is a real timesaver. It has an enjoyable roasted, savoury aroma. Thanks to its marinade, it's deliciously infused with herbs and spices which add a subtle sweetness, while the black pepper, onion and vegetable bouillon give the roast an umami taste. The meat is tender but the skin could be crisper.

BUY NOW Aldi, £3.85 for 1.5kg

Overall Score: 73/100

Simple natural chicken flavour yet delicious. The large bird is roasts to a beautifully brown colour and delivers on flavour too. We loved its rich, subtle gamey aroma but found the meat dry.

BUY NOW Farmison & Co, £18 for 2kg

Overall score: 73/100

Simply seasoned with black and white pepper which enriches the meat and gives it a rich and flavoursome taste. However some found the pepper a bit too spicy. We loved its moist and juicy texture with a slight fattiness but testers were disappointed by soft skin.

BUY NOW Iceland, £4 for 1.5kg

Daylesford Whole Chicken 72/100, £16.99 for 1.7kg

Sainsbury's Norfolk Black British Whole Chicken 67/100, £6.70 for 1.65kg

Lidl Deluxe Corn Fed Free Range British Whole Chicken 63/100, £4.25 for 1.8kg