East African Chicken With Papaya 1970

1. 1

   Preheat oven 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Truss the chickens, and rub on the butter and then lay bacon slices on top.

3. 3

   Halve the papaya , discarding the seeds and cut a thin slice from each bottom so it sits firmly.

4. 4

   Place the papaya in a deep buttered casserole and spreadthe cut surface of fruit with the mustard.

5. 5

   Set the chickens on top of the mustard coated papaya, sprinkle with the lemon juice and salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Cover casserole dish and roast 60 minutes or until the papaya is soft and the chickens are very tender.

7. 7

   To serve split each chicken in half discarding the back bones.

8. 8

   Cut each piece of papaya in half .

9. 9

   Serve each person half a chicken and a quarter of the papaya, with pan juices.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.