Chourico Stuffed Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Chourico Stuffed Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 14 lb ground pork; 14 lb Portuguese chourico, sausauge finely ground; 1 cup chopped onion; ½ cup chopped celery; ¼ cup chopped bell pepper; 12 slices white bread; 2 cups chicken stock; salt and cayenne pepper; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 egg; 1 (4 -5 lb) fresh chicken

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
14 lb ground pork
14 lb Portuguese chourico, sausauge finely ground
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped bell pepper
12 slices white bread
2 cups chicken stock
salt and cayenne pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
1 (4 -5 lb) fresh chicken

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees farenheit.
2
In a large saute pan, brown the ground pork and chourico for about 3 minutes.
3
Add onions, celery, and bell peppers and saute for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are wilted.
4
Place bread in large baking dish and cover with the chicken stock over the bread.
5
Soak the bread for about 10 to 15 minutes.
6
Remove bread from stock and squeeze the bread, reserving the remaining stock.
7
Combine the bread and the reserved stock with the sauteed mixture.
8
Mix well.
9
Season mixture with salt, cayenne, crushed pepper and add parsley.
10
Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 mins.Remove from heat and cool completely.
11
After cooling, stir in the egg.
12
Season chicken with essence and stuff the chicken's cavity with the stuffing.
13
Using butcher's twine, tie the chicken to secure the cavity, legs, and wings.
14
Place chicken in oven and roast for about 1 hours.
15
Reduce heat to 375 degrees and continue to cook chicken for about an hour or until meat starts to fall off bones and the juices run clear.
16
Remove chicken from oven and carve chicken into serving portions.
17
Serve roasted chicken with the stuffing.

4530

kcal

Calories

346

Fat

Carbs

336

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 14 lb ground pork, 14 lb Portuguese chourico, sausauge finely ground, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Chourico Stuffed Roasted 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.

Chourico Stuffed Roasted Chicken

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