ROAST CHICKEN WITH RICE AND FRUIT STUFFING

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Make and share this Roast Chicken With Rice and Fruit Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup cashew halves
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup rice
1 1/2 cups hot chicken soup
1/2 cup orange juice
salt and pepper
10 dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon rind
4 lbs roasting chickens
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
  • Toast the cashews lightly in the oven for 5 minutes
  • Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a saute pan
  • Add the onion and the celery
  • Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, or until tender
  • Add the rice, saute over medium heat for 2 minutes
  • Add the hot soup, orange juice, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil
  • Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes
  • Add the apricots and raisins to the rice, stir gently with a fork
  • Cover and cook for 5 more minutes, until the rice is nearly tender
  • Stir in the cinnamon, lemon rind and cashews
  • Taste for seasoning and correct if necessary
  • Set aside to cool
  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper on all sides and in the cavity as well
  • Spoon enough of the stuffing into the chicken to fill it, packing lightly
  • Keep the extra stuffing at room temperature
  • Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the oven for 1 hour
  • When a fork stuck into the thickest part of the chicken causes the juices to run clear, the chicken is ready
  • If the juices are still pink, add a few more minutes until you get the clear juices
  • Let the bird rest for about 5-10 minutes
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet and saute the leftover stuffing until hot, about 3 minutes
  • Serve the stuff chicken on a platter, with the sauteed stuffing on the side
  • You can also serve the roasting juices in a sauceboat

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1212.1, Fat 71, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 224.9, Sodium 649.5, Carbohydrate 81.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 25.3, Protein 62.4

Rayhan Hossain
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ashik Sheikh
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I'm not a fan of fruit in my stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors is amazing.


Mirza Mudassar
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Mary Lewis
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Amrullah Afg
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. The stuffing is also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits.


hailey fanner
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious.


James Grizzly
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kitabullah Noori
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I'm not a fan of fruit in my stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors is amazing.


Terri Lee
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Olwethu Sehloho
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


rainamater
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. The stuffing is also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits.


Kailani
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious.


RONALD SET
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This is my go-to recipe for roasted chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


shakar khalid44
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Answorth Joubert
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was succulent and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned.


Ugwu Chinenye
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The stuffing was especially delicious.


King Mgf
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Tahir Ali Gujjar
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Roasted chicken with rice and fruit stuffing is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of flavors is amazing, and the chicken is always moist and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!


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