Saturday, November 9, 2013

Roast Chicken and Stuffing


Roast Chicken and Stuffing

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Roast Chicken and Stuffing
Whole roast chicken stuffed with a bread crumb stuffing seasoned with thyme and parsley.

Ingredients:

  • 1 roaster chicken, about 4 pounds
  • butter
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  • Stuffing:
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2 cups soft bread crumbs
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • salt and pepper

Preparation:

In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over low heat; saute chopped onion for 3 minutes. Add thyme, parsley, and bread crumbs. Stir in egg and enough milk to make dressing moist. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon stuffing into cavity of chicken; close by sewing or with a piece of foil. Rub chicken with butter. Place chicken breast side up on rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast stuffed chicken at 375° for about 60 to 70 minutes, basting several times. Internal temperature should register 175° when done. Let chicken stand for about 15 minutes before slicing.

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