Cuban Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Cuban Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs whole chickens; butter (to rub on outside of chicken) or olive oil (to rub on outside of chicken); paprika; 1 cup chicken stock; ½ cup sherry wine; 4 cups rice, cooked al dente; 4 Italian sausages, links sliced (sweet or hot); ¾ cup pine nuts, toasted; ¾ cup raisins; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup olive, sliced

Servings: persons

5 lbs whole chickens
butter (to rub on outside of chicken) or olive oil (to rub on outside of chicken)
paprika
1 cup chicken stock
½ cup sherry wine
4 cups rice, cooked al dente
4 Italian sausages, links sliced (sweet or hot)
¾ cup pine nuts, toasted
¾ cup raisins
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
½ cup olive, sliced

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Combine rice, sausage, pine nuts, and raisins for make a stuffing for the chicken.
3
Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4
Stuff chicken, loosely, then truss.
5
Rub chicken with butter and/or olive oil.
6
Season chicken with paprika and pepper to taste.
7
Place chicken in a roasting pan with the breast side up.
8
Roast 10 minutes.
9
Add the chicken stock, sherry and any unused stuffing.
10
Reduce heat to 350 degrees F. Roast 20 minutes per pound, basting occasionally.
11
Add more stock and sherry, if necessary.

2070

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

214

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs whole chickens, butter (to rub on outside of chicken) or olive oil (to rub on outside of chicken), paprika, 1 cup chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Cuban Roast 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.

Cuban Roast Chicken

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