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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Portuguese Style Stuffed Chicken........



Hello out there. It appears that I have been on another vacation from blogging. I have missed posting on a regular schedule but especially missed reading everyone's blogs. I hope to get my blogging mojo back with this post.  This recipe is based on Emeril's mothers stuffed chicken.

Ingredients and directions. 
1 roasting chicken weighing about 7 pounds, with livers and giblets
1 large garlic clove, smashed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup dry white wine

For the Stuffing

2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
Giblets and liver from the chicken
1 link hot chorizo
1/2 pound ground lean pork
4 cups bread crumbs
4 hard cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped green olives
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 cup port wine
1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions
In a bowl combine the garlic, kosher salt, 1 tablespoon of the paprika, and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Beat together until smooth. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, inside and out. Place the chicken in a shallow bowl, cover , and refrigerate overnight. For the stuffing: In a skillet heat olive oil, add onions and garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Then add chorizo, the pork, breaking up the pieces as it cooks. Meanwhile, in a bowl toss together the bread crumbs, eggs, olives, paprika, parsley, mix well. Add the sausage mixture into the bowl. Pour in the port and chicken stock to moisten the stuffing. It should be moist, not soggy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Fill the cavity of the chicken with the stuffing.. Don't pack it in. Rub the outside of the chicken with the olive oil, and place it in a roasting pan. Roast uncovered for 20 minutes. Lower the heat to 350 degrees, brush the chicken again with the olive oil and the pour the white wine over the chicken. Continue to roast for  2 hours or until juices run clear.


The chicken turned out moist and delicious. The stuffing, savory with just enough spiciness from the chorizo. I will make this again for sure.


16 comments:

  1. I wish I could reach through my computer screen and steal a couple of bites! It looks delicious! Nice to see you back!

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  2. If I lived closer, I would have been by for a small plate. It was a Roaster after all. Loved all the ingredients. Chickens needs a kick once in awhile , no offense to the fowl.

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  3. This chicken looks wonderful and delicious!!
    Have a lovely week

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  4. oh my lord that looks amazing... I'm loving the chorizo in the stuffing, that's so inspired... I do love a good twist on a roast chicken, thanks for sharing this amazing recipe x

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  5. Your chicken look so tasty and moist.

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  6. Sounds like a very flavorful chicken! I love all of the paprika:@)

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  7. Haha! You had me at 'stuffed chicken', friend! Reading down through the list of ingredients just sealed the deal! I even have some chorizo in the fridge and a little stuffer in the freezer! Winner,winner .... chicken dinner! And please, DO, come back to us in the blogging world ! I miss seeing you !!! Happy Spring!

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  8. This looks so good! I make LOTS of chicken and I'm always looking for alternative methods for preparation.. the stuffing sounds amazing and I like the addition of the hard boiled eggs. Happy Monday! xxleslie

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  9. Very pretty plate. You make such yummy food Susan. It is always nice to see your posts.

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  10. It looks incredible. I can almost smell it :)

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  11. That's making me want a second supper- it looks so good! :)

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  12. Glad you're back. That chicken recipe sounds really yummy, I have two frozen whole chickens in my freezer, guess what? Yep, making them both with that recipe. Thank Emeril for me.

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  13. I had my first taste of Portuguese food while in New England a few weeks ago. I chose seafood but the chicken dishes on the menu were very enticing. I'm happy to have your recipe.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  14. It's always fun to try a new recipe, and when it works out... it's fabulous!
    Thanks for sharing the recipe.
    Now that warmer weather is here, it's hard to be on the computer, and not outside enjoying the sunshine :)

    Smiles :)
    Kerin

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  15. You have some wonderful recipes here. Just like mom used to make. :) Deb

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