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Roasted chicken with apple herb stuffing

Roasted chicken with apple herb stuffing

By Hannah Chin
20’ Prep time
75’ Cook time
95’ Total time
320 Calories
6 Serving

Summary

Apples add moisture and flavour to this savoury herb stuffing.  cook it in the chicken or in a small casserole dish on the side.
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Step 1

In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, thyme and sage; cook for 1 minute. Stir in bread cube s and toss to coat. Stir in parsley and apples. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 2

Pat chicken dry with paper towel. Fill cavity with stuffing mixture. Cover opening with end slice of bread or small piece of foil. Brush about 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the melted butter over chicken skin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired. Place, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Roast in 350°F (180°C) oven, basting with remaining butter halfway through, for about 1 hour or until digital thermometer registers 185°F (85°C) when inserted in thigh.

Ingredient

  • Chopped fresh parsley
    Chopped fresh parsley
    50 ml
  • Butter, melted
    Butter, melted
    25 ml
  • Onion, diced
    Onion, diced
    1 ontario
  • Dried thyme
    Dried thyme
    5 ml
  • Dried sage
    Dried sage
    2 ml
  • (1.25 l) white or whole wheat bread cubes
    (1.25 l) white or whole wheat bread cubes
    5 cups
  • Apples (such as empire, mcintosh, cortland), peeled and chopped (about 2 cups/500 ml)
    Apples (such as empire, mcintosh, cortland), peeled and chopped (about 2 cups/500 ml)
    2 ontario
  • Chicken, 3 to 4 lb (1.5 to 2 kg)
    Chicken, 3 to 4 lb (1.5 to 2 kg)
    1 ontario
  • Ontario garlic, minced
    Ontario garlic, minced
    2 cloves
  • Vegetable oil
    Vegetable oil
    25 ml
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