Gardener'S Chicken Recipe

Name: Gardener'S Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 ounces parsnips, chopped; 2 small carrots, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 (3 lb) whole chickens; 1 bunch fresh parsley; 1 onion; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb new potato, scrubbed; 1 lb baby carrots, trimmed; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

9 ounces parsnips, chopped
2 small carrots, chopped
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 (3 lb) whole chickens
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 onion
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb new potato, scrubbed
1 lb baby carrots, trimmed
salt and pepper

1
To make the stuffing, put the parsnips and chopped carrots into a pan, half cover with water, and bring to a boil.
2
Lower the heat, cover and simmer until tender.
3
Drain well, then process in a blender or food processor to a smooth puree.
4
Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
5
Mix the bread crumbs, nutmeg and parsley into puree and season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Put stuffing into neck end of chicken and push a little under the skin over the breast meat.
7
Secure flap of skin with a small metal skewer or toothpick.
8
Place the bunch of parsley and onion inside the cavity of the chicken, then place chicken in a large roasting pan.
9
Spread butter over skin and season with salt and pepper, cover with foil and place in preheated 375F oven for 30 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet and lightly brown potatoes.
11
Transfer potatoes to roasting pan and add the baby carrots.
12
Baste chicken and continue to cook for a further hour, basting after 30 minutes.
13
Remove foil for last 20 minutes to let the skin crisp.
14
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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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: 9 ounces parsnips, chopped, 2 small carrots, chopped, 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Gardener'S 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.

Gardener'S Chicken

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