Greek Roasted Poussin Recipe

Name: Greek Roasted Poussin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Stuffing; 2 onions, peeled and chopped; 2 tsp minced garlic; grated rind of two lemons; 1 cup pitted black olives, chopped; 3-4 tblsp freshly chopped marjoram; 5 cups fresh white breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 2 eggs, beaten; Poussin; 10 poussins; 2 lemons, sliced; about 100 grams butter, melted

Servings: persons

Stuffing
2 onions, peeled and chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
grated rind of two lemons
1 cup pitted black olives, chopped
3-4 tblsp freshly chopped marjoram
5 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 eggs, beaten
Poussin
10 poussins
2 lemons, sliced
about 100 grams butter, melted

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1. Gently pan fry the onion and garlic in a dash of oil until tender and well cooked , but not brown.
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2. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked onion mixture with the lemon rind, olives, marjoram, breadcrumbs, lemon juice and eggs with a good seasoning of with salt and pepper.
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3. Wash the poussin and dry with paper towels inside and out. Fill the cavity with the stuffing. Twist the wings underneath the body. Place a lemon slice of two on top of the poussin and then tie the lemon slices, legs and wings in place with string. Place on a shallow baking tray. Brush the poussins liberally with melted butter.
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4. Roast at 180u00b0C on fan bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden and thoroughly cooked. Collect any juice from the baking tray and serve with the poussin.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Stuffing, 2 onions, peeled and chopped, 2 tsp minced garlic, grated rind of two lemons, and more.

Yes, Greek Roasted Poussin falls under the General 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.

Greek Roasted Poussin

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