Passover Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Passover Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 matzos, broken into small pieces; 1/2 cup chicken broth, warmed; 3/4 cup dried apricots, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped Safeway 3 lb For $2.99 thru 02/09; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup PLANTERS Pecan Pieces, toasted; 2 Tbsp. matzo meal; 1 roasting chicken (about 5 lb.) Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09; 1/2 tsp. ground thyme; salt and ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 matzos, broken into small pieces
1/2 cup chicken broth, warmed
3/4 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine, divided
1 medium onion, chopped Safeway 3 lb For $2.99 thru 02/09
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup PLANTERS Pecan Pieces, toasted
2 Tbsp. matzo meal
1 roasting chicken (about 5 lb.) Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09
1/2 tsp. ground thyme
salt and ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Mix broken matzos, chicken broth and apricots in medium bowl; set aside.
3
Melt 3 Tbsp.
4
of the margarine in large skillet.
5
Add onion and celery; cook until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
6
Add matzo mixture; mix well.
7
Cool.
8
Add eggs, pecans and matzo meal; mix well.
9
Rinse chicken; pat dry.
10
Stuff chicken cavities with matzo mixture; close cavities with skewers and string.
11
Place, breast side up, on rack in baking pan; brush with remaining 1 Tbsp.
12
margarine, melted.
13
Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper.
14
Bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until chicken is cooked through, basting occasionally.

490

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 matzos, broken into small pieces, 1/2 cup chicken broth, warmed, 3/4 cup dried apricots, finely chopped, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine, divided, and more.

Yes, Passover Roast 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.

Passover Roast Chicken

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