CHICKEN STUFFED WITH CILANTRO AND TURMERIC

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 boneless chicken legs and thighs, with skin
3 boneless whole chicken breasts, with skin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 teaspoons turmeric
1/4 cup olive oil
3 bunches cilantro, stems trimmed and roughly chopped
Fresh Tomato Sauce (recipe below)
10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cold
6 shallots, minced
3 cups peeled, seeded, and diced tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Run your fingers between the skin and meat of each piece of chicken, leaving one side attached, to create a pocket for stuffing. Season all over with salt and pepper.
  • Combine turmeric, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and cilantro in a small bowl to form a paste. Divide into 9 equal parts and spread evenly between skin and meat.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium high heat. Fry chicken, skinside down first, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to oven and bake 15 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, over a bed of bulgur wheat or rice, with Fresh Tomato Sauce spooned on top.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saute pan over moderate heat. Cook shallots just until golden. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and cook an additional 3 minutes, uncovered. Break remaining butter into tablespoon sized pieces and stir in, along with lemon juice. When smooth, remove from heat, stir in parsley, and serve.

Tulaib Khan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to cook chicken and it's so easy to make.


Queen Nique21
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This dish is a must-try! It's so flavorful and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Larry Mendoza
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I highly recommend this dish! It's one of my favorites and I'm sure you'll love it too.


Arnie S
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


Glocel Estrada
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients and it's so easy to make.


HACK HE
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal to prep ahead of time.


Rahul Sharma
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great! It's a really versatile recipe that can be served with a variety of sides.


Md Saharuf
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Saimon Frames
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the cilantro and turmeric gave it a really nice color.


Mudassar Mir
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the cilantro and turmeric gave it a really unique and delicious flavor.