BOILED, STUFFED AND ROASTED CHICKEN

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Boiling the chicken first produces a moist and succulent chicken.The stuffing is like having an extra meal out of the chicken! Experiment with your favourite spices. Imperial ounces are used for this. This recipe comes from A New book of Middle Eastern Food.

Provided by Angela Sara

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large roasting chicken
3 ounces butter
salt and pepper
1 lb beef or 1 lb lamb, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and black pepper
4 ounces blanched almonds, halved
2 ounces pine nuts
4 -5 ounces cooked rice
2 -3 ounces butter, for roasting

Steps:

  • Clean the chicken and place in a deep saucepan and cover with water.
  • Add salt, pepper and butter.
  • Bring to the boil skimming away any scum.
  • Simmer in the water for about 3/4 hr, or until nearly tender.
  • Allow to cool a little.
  • Stuffing.
  • Fry the minced meat in 2 tbsp oil until browned and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • In a separate pan heat the remaining oil or butter and fry the almonds and pine nuts for 2-3 mins.
  • Mix the meat, nuts and rice and taste for seasoning.
  • Stuff the chicken tightly with this mixture and secure with a skewer.
  • Roast the stuffed chicken, brushed with butter, in a slow oven (160c/325F/Gas Mark 3) for 30 mins, or until it is a beautiful golden colour.

ROMAN Zolanski
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This was my first time making a stuffed chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lariah Johnson
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The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Aigiveaway Worldwidedata
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Amorine Teddy
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


R Akter
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the chicken and stuffing were both delicious.


Crystal Victory
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The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Svkherdene
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The stuffing was a bit too dry for my liking, but overall it was a good dish.


USA SURVEY with RKR
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfect. The stuffing was a bit bland for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.


Shuva Akter
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Oboj Bosir
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This was my first time making a stuffed chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ujjwal Acharya
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked to perfection and the stuffing is delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat.


Owas Osayande
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This recipe was a delight! The chicken turned out moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was savory and aromatic. I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfectly. My family loved it!