GEORGIAN STUFFED CHICKEN
This recipe was inspired by the cuisine of Georgia, on the Black Sea. The stuffing is a simple affair of rice cooked with onions, garlic and dried sour cherries. Parsley is forked through before spooning the rice into the chickens. And yes, chickens: I take the view that one bird is a meal, two is a feast.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove any fat from cavities of chickens, and place fat in a wide saucepan. Add 4 tablespoons of the butter and place over medium heat. When butter melts, add onions and garlic. Sauté until onion softens and begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Discard any remaining hard bits of chicken fat. Add rice and chopped cherries to pan. Stir well, and add 2 cups water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to as low as possible. Cook for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oven to 425 degrees.
- Season rice mixture with salt and pepper to taste and stir in parsley. Spoon rice into cavities of both chickens. Use kitchen twine to tie legs together tightly so stuffing is secure.
- Place chickens in a roasting pan and rub with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Place in oven and roast until skin is crisp and golden and juices run clear when pierced near the thigh with a knife, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Allow chicken to rest before carving. Serve each portion of chicken with some stuffing.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1014, UnsaturatedFat 39 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 74 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 1503 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Eyonna
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any fan of Georgian cuisine.
Mirek Dzurman
[email protected]This recipe was a great way to impress my guests. The chicken was delicious and the presentation was beautiful.
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[email protected]This recipe was perfect for a special occasion. The chicken was elegant and the filling was sophisticated.
Shani King
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it. The chicken was delicious and the filling was amazing.
Nambuye Walubengo
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too expensive for me, but it was worth it. The chicken was delicious and the filling was amazing.
Laila Nur
[email protected]The chicken was a bit undercooked for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a longer amount of time next time.
David Gonzalez
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still a good meal. I would recommend adding more spices next time.
Armando Galvan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Georgian cuisine, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the filling was delicious.
Olubunmi Medaiyedu
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but it turned out really well. I would recommend it to experienced cooks.
MacKenzie Goers
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time next time.
Sacad Ahmed
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.
Jtr. Jpeg
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Rao Emran
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Roy Davis
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were amazing! The chicken was moist and tender, and the filling was savory and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Robert Peters
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I made a few minor changes, such as using ground turkey instead of chicken, and it still turned out delicious.
Gaone Sesinyi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The cooking time was spot on and the chicken was cooked through but still moist. The filling was also delicious and flavorful.
Tibagwa Mary
[email protected]This Georgian stuffed chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the filling was a perfect blend of herbs, spices, and nuts. I will definitely be making this again.