CHICKEN STUFFED WITH CILANTRO AND TURMERIC

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 boneless chicken legs and thighs, with skin
3 boneless whole chicken breasts, with skin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 teaspoons turmeric
1/4 cup olive oil
3 bunches cilantro, stems trimmed and roughly chopped
Fresh Tomato Sauce (recipe below)
10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cold
6 shallots, minced
3 cups peeled, seeded, and diced tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Run your fingers between the skin and meat of each piece of chicken, leaving one side attached, to create a pocket for stuffing. Season all over with salt and pepper.
  • Combine turmeric, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and cilantro in a small bowl to form a paste. Divide into 9 equal parts and spread evenly between skin and meat.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium high heat. Fry chicken, skinside down first, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to oven and bake 15 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, over a bed of bulgur wheat or rice, with Fresh Tomato Sauce spooned on top.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saute pan over moderate heat. Cook shallots just until golden. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and cook an additional 3 minutes, uncovered. Break remaining butter into tablespoon sized pieces and stir in, along with lemon juice. When smooth, remove from heat, stir in parsley, and serve.

M Abdullah Iqbal
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This dish is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family.


Hameed Mandhro
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I still enjoyed this dish. The turmeric gave it a nice flavor.


REHMAN CHAND
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Victor Mwangi
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I made this dish for a party and everyone loved it! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the flavors were incredible.


Wed Wince
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The chicken was flavorful, but the stuffing was a bit bland. I would add more herbs and spices next time.


WILLBERT PASIRA
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with rotisserie chicken and it was delicious.


Syed Hamzapfm
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken was still dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Sherajul Jes
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Easy to make and delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the cilantro and turmeric gave it a nice flavor.


Logan Dugan
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This was my first time making chicken stuffed with cilantro and turmeric, and it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the flavors were well-balanced.


Renaldo900gamer
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing.


Sami Chohan
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more liquid next time.


Lay Lay
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the cilantro and turmeric gave it a unique and delicious taste. I will definitely be making this again.