Boiled Stuffed And Roasted Chicken
Boiling the chicken first produces a moist and succulent chicken.the stuffing is like having an extra meal out of the chicken! Experiment with your favourite spices. Imperial ounces are used for this. This recipe comes from a new book of middle eastern food.
Steps
Clean the chicken and place in a deep saucepan and cover with water.
Add salt , pepper and butter.
Bring to the boil skimming away any scum.
Simmer in the water for about 3 / 4 hr , or until nearly tender.
Allow to cool a little.
Stuffing.
Fry the minced meat in 2 tbsp oil until browned and season to taste with salt and pepper.
In a separate pan heat the remaining oil or butter and fry the almonds and pine nuts for 2-3 mins.
Mix the meat , nuts and rice and taste for seasoning.
Stuff the chicken tightly with this mixture and secure with a skewer.
Roast the stuffed chicken , brushed with butter , in a slow oven for 30 mins , or until it is a beautiful golden colour.
Ingredients
roasting chicken, butter, salt and pepper, beef, olive oil, salt and black pepper, blanched almonds, pine nuts, cooked rice