Rice Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Ground ginger1 Teaspoon
 Finely shredded lemon peel1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Garlic powder1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Cooked brown rice/Regular rice1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Apples1 Medium
 Chopped nuts1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Cut up prunes1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Dried apricots1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Chopped celery1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Whole broiler fryer chicken3 Pound
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 Paprika1⁄4 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 4992 Calories from Fat 2988

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 332 g511.4%

Saturated Fat 119.7 g598.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1246.3 mg415.4%

Sodium 3197 mg133.2%

Total Carbohydrates 226 g75.2%

Dietary Fiber 29.1 g116.4%

Sugars 99.5 g

Protein 282 g564.8%

Vitamin A 173.8% Vitamin C 59.1%

Calcium 42.8% Iron 99.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Mix 1/3 cup margarine, the salt, ginger, lemon peel and garlic powder; toss with rice, apple, nuts, prunes, apricots and celery.
Fill wish- bone area of chicken with stuffing first.
Fasten neck skin to back with skewer.
Fold wings across back with tips touching.
Fill body cavity lightly.
(Place any remaining stuffing in small ungreased baking dish; cover and refrigerate.
Place in oven with chicken the last 30 minutes of roasting.) Tie or skewer drumsticks to tail.
Place chicken, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan.
Mix 2 tablespoons margarine and the paprika; brush over chicken.
Roast uncovered in 375° oven until thickest parts are done and drumstick meat feels very soft, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours.
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