Czech Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Name: Czech Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 loaf hallah or other soft white bread (about 8 ounces); 1 medium onion, diced (1 cup); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 6-pound roasting chicken with its liver; 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped; 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/4 cup pine nuts, roasted, or 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1 Granny Smith or other tart apple, peeled and chopped; Juice of 3 oranges (about 1 cup)

Servings: persons

1/2 loaf hallah or other soft white bread (about 8 ounces)
1 medium onion, diced (1 cup)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 6-pound roasting chicken with its liver
1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup pine nuts, roasted, or 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 Granny Smith or other tart apple, peeled and chopped
Juice of 3 oranges (about 1 cup)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Soak the bread briefly in lukewarm water and squeeze until dry.
3
Saute the onion in the oil until soft.
4
For those observing Jewish dietary laws, broil the liver first to remove the blood.
5
Dice the liver, and add to the onions along with the mushrooms, parsley, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Saute until the mushrooms are soft.
7
Add the bread, pine nuts or walnuts and apples, and mix well.
8
Let cool.
9
Stuff filling into the neck and cavity of the chicken; sew or truss closed.
10
Lightly sprinkle outside of the chicken with salt.
11
Place in a roasting pan, and bake in the oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is almost completely cooked.
12
Pour the orange juice over the chicken, and continue cooking for another half-hour or until done.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 loaf hallah or other soft white bread (about 8 ounces), 1 medium onion, diced (1 cup), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 6-pound roasting chicken with its liver, and more.

Yes, Czech Stuffed 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.

Czech Stuffed Chicken

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