Scottish Roast Chicken

A totally different taste to stuffed chicken! Actually, i like the 'skirlie' (oat stuffing) just baked on its own, too. :o) from

Prepare oat stuffing: melt butter in med.

Skillet.

Cook 1 lg minced onion on medium heat , stirring frequently , until light brown.

Stir oats and spices.

Cook until oats are golden brown , stirring frequently , approx 3-4 min.

For chicken: fill wishbone area of chicken with stuffing.

Fasten neck skin to back with skewer.

Fold wings across back.

Let.

Fill main cavity lightly with stuffing.

Skewer / tie drumsticks to tail.

Place chicken , breast up , in shallow roasting pan.

Arrange halved onions around chicken.

Brush chicken and onions with 1 / 4 c.

Melted butter.

Leave uncovered.

Roast at 375.

Baste several times with remaining butter during cook time , approx 1-1 / 2 hrs.

fryer chickens, onions, butter, onion, oats, salt, ground coriander, pepper, ground nutmeg