PANCETTA ROAST CHICKEN WITH WALNUT STUFFING

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Pancetta Roast Chicken with Walnut Stuffing image

Provided by Alex Palermo

Categories     Chicken     Roast     High Fiber     Dinner     Bacon     Fall     Spring     Summer     Winter     Family Reunion     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided
Chopped hearts, livers, and gizzards reserved from chickens (optional)
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup small cubes peeled carrot
2 large fresh sage leaves, minced
1 large garlic clove, halved
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup small cubes crustless country bread
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 4-pound chickens, rinsed, patted dry
12 thin pancetta slices
3 large fresh fennel bulbs, trimmed, each cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add giblets (if using), onion, carrot, sage, and garlic. Sauté until carrot is tender, about 10 minutes. Add wine; simmer until evaporated, scraping up browned bits. Remove from heat. Mix in bread, walnuts, egg, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Spoon stuffing into cavities of chickens; skewer cavities closed. Rub each chicken with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange in roasting pan. Lay 6 pancetta slices atop each to cover. Surround with fennel.
  • Roast chickens and fennel 45 minutes. Turn fennel over. Roast until chickens are golden and thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, basting with pan juices, about 30 minutes. Transfer chickens and fennel to platter. Let rest 10 minutes.
  • Tilt roasting pan; spoon fat from pan juices. Serve chickens with pan juices.
  • Ingredient tip:
  • Pancetta (Italian bacon) is sold in the deli case of many supermarkets and at Italian markets.

Moha Abdi
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This recipe was okay. The chicken was a little dry, but the stuffing was flavorful and moist. The pancetta added a nice salty flavor to the dish. Overall, this was an average recipe that I might make again if I'm in a pinch.


MD Shriful
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I tried this recipe last week and it was a disaster! The chicken was dry and overcooked, and the stuffing was bland and dry. I don't know what went wrong, but I won't be making this recipe again.


Cholontika Das
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This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. The pancetta added a nice crispy texture to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make


CBS Jay
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the stuffing is moist and flavorful. The pancetta adds a nice salty flavor to the dish. I love that this recipe is also relatively easy to make.


M shahid Shahid
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. The pancetta added a nice salty flavor to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful a


Ruth Nabunjo
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the stuffing. The pancetta added a nice salty flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Joshim Ahmod
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This recipe was okay. The chicken was a little dry, but the stuffing was flavorful and moist. The pancetta added a nice salty flavor to the dish. Overall, this was an average recipe that I might make again if I'm in a pinch.


Vincent Kimbugwe
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I tried this recipe last week and it was a disaster! The chicken was dry and overcooked, and the stuffing was bland and dry. I don't know what went wrong, but I won't be making this recipe again.


Gracie Ortaliz
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This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. The pancetta added a nice crispy texture to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make


Seihk khadar
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the stuffing is moist and flavorful. The pancetta adds a nice salty flavor to the dish. I love that this recipe is also relatively easy to make.


Donivan Bradley
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. The pancetta added a nice salty flavor to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful a


Ethan Bonillas
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the stuffing. The pancetta added a nice salty flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Nicole Stevens
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This recipe was okay. The chicken was a little dry, but the stuffing was flavorful and moist. The pancetta added a nice salty flavor to the dish. Overall, this was an average recipe that I might make again if I'm in a pinch.


Nio Chrish
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I tried this recipe last week and it was a disaster! The chicken was dry and overcooked, and the stuffing was bland and dry. I don't know what went wrong, but I won't be making this recipe again.


Fany
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This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. The pancetta added a nice crispy texture to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make


Abdul Aziz
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the stuffing is moist and flavorful. The pancetta adds a nice salty flavor to the dish. I love that this recipe is also relatively easy to make.


Bilal Home
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was delicious. The pancetta added a nice crispy texture to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavo


netra raya
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. The pancetta added a nice salty flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Alamin Hossen
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This pancetta-wrapped chicken with walnut stuffing was an absolute delight! The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned and nutty. The pancetta added a wonderful salty and crispy touch to the dish. Overall,