ROASTED CHICKEN WITH DRIED FRUITS STUFFING

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Roasted Chicken with Dried Fruits Stuffing image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup breadcrumbs (from about 5 pieces white bread, crusts removed)
1/4 cup dark raisins
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 dried apricots, small diced (raisin size)
Zest of 1 lemon
One 3 1/2-pound chicken, at room temperature 1 hour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine the breadcrumbs, raisins, butter, chives, salt, apricots and lemon zest in a bowl. Beat together with a wooden spoon to form a smooth mixture.
  • Loosen the skin on the breasts of the chicken using your fingers, then distribute the stuffing under the skin on each side.
  • Place the chicken into a large saute pan and roast for 30 minutes.
  • Baste the chicken with the fat from the pan. Return to the oven and cook until the thickest part of the leg reaches 160 degrees F, 30 minutes more.
  • Rest the chicken for 20 minutes before carving.

Rosy Quintanilla
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to my usual roasted chicken recipe.


Christian Fragomeni
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I'm not a big fan of dried fruits, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


RaKib _AhMed
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is flavorful and moist. I love that I can use different dried fruits depending on what I have on hand.


Danica Morgan
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This is my go-to recipe for roasted chicken. The chicken always comes out juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing is always a hit. I love that I can use different dried fruits depending on what I have on hand.


Saqlen Farooq
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a disaster. The chicken was undercooked and the stuffing was dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


TheAnnoyingKidd
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


jamila hakizimana
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and the stuffing is flavorful and moist. I love that I can use different dried fruits depending on what I have on hand.


Rin Johnson
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious. I think I'll try brining the chicken next time to see if that helps.


Vivo Y91d
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was fantastic. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an easy and delicious roasted chicken dish.


Juliet Chukuwra
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This roasted chicken with dried fruits stuffing was a hit at our dinner table! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was moist and packed with delicious dried fruits. We will definitely be making this dish again.