Amish Wedding Chicken Recipe

Name: Amish Wedding Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Chicken; 3 whole roasting chickens; 3 onions; 3 lemons; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons poultry seasoning; (Or buy three roasted chickens from your grocery store.); The Topping; 9 cups toasted bread cubes; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup minced onion; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 stick butter, melted; 2 tablespoons parsley flakes; 3 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon each:; celery salt; garlic salt; black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 1 large can low-sodium chicken broth; Chicken Giblet Gravy for serving alongside. (Recipe not included.)

Servings: persons

The Chicken
3 whole roasting chickens
3 onions
3 lemons
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons poultry seasoning
(Or buy three roasted chickens from your grocery store.)
The Topping
9 cups toasted bread cubes
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup minced onion
2 eggs, beaten
1 stick butter, melted
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon each:
celery salt
garlic salt
black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 large can low-sodium chicken broth
Chicken Giblet Gravy for serving alongside. (Recipe not included.)

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Chickens:
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- Stuff the chickens with the quartered lemons and onions. Oil the skins, then rub with poultry seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. Roast in 400' oven till done, about 1 1/2 hours.
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- Let cool, then tear or cut the meat from the bones in bite-sized pieces.
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Topping
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- Mix all topping ingredients, except the chicken broth.
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- Add enough broth to thoroughly moisten.
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Assemble:
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- Put chicken pieces in the bottom of a really large roasting pan.
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- Add chicken broth to thoroughly moisten; should be almost but not quite soupy. Cover with bread mixture.
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- Roast uncovered in slow oven, 250', 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until golden brown.
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Serve with chicken giblet gravy.

618

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The Chicken, 3 whole roasting chickens, 3 onions, 3 lemons, and more.

Yes, Amish Wedding Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Amish Wedding Chicken

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