Lime Chicken Stuffed With Goat Cheese

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   In a small bowl, combine the cheese, butter, parsley, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Carefully loosen the skin over the chicken breast with your fingertips and stuff the cheese mixture between the skin and the breast meat, arranging it in an even layer.

3. 3

   Pull the skin back into place and truss the chicken (optional).

4. 4

   At this point the chicken can be stored.

5. 5

   Transfer it to a platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 475*F.

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   Rub the chicken with the lime juice and set it breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.

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   Roast, uncovered, basting with the pan juices every 15 minutes, until golden-about 30 minutes.

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   Reduce the heat to 375*F.

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    and roast, uncovered, basting every 15 minutes, until the juices run clear when the chicken is pricked with a fork-1 to 1 1/4 hours longer.

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    Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and let rest for 15 minutes covered loosely with aluminum foil, before carving.

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    This is good served with rice and carrots, and a salad.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.