Gardener's Chicken Recipe

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Gardener's Chicken
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Directions:

  1. To make the stuffing, put the parsnips and chopped carrots into a pan, half cover with water, and bring to a boil.
  2. Lower the heat, cover and simmer until tender.
  3. Drain well, then process in a blender or food processor to a smooth puree.
  4. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
  5. Mix the bread crumbs, nutmeg and parsley into puree and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Put stuffing into neck end of chicken and push a little under the skin over the breast meat.
  7. Secure flap of skin with a small metal skewer or toothpick.
  8. Place the bunch of parsley and onion inside the cavity of the chicken, then place chicken in a large roasting pan.
  9. Spread butter over skin and season with salt and pepper, cover with foil and place in preheated 375F oven for 30 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet and lightly brown potatoes.
  11. Transfer potatoes to roasting pan and add the baby carrots.
  12. Baste chicken and continue to cook for a further hour, basting after 30 minutes.
  13. Remove foil for last 20 minutes to let the skin crisp.
  14. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 652.27 Kcal (2731 kJ)
Calories from fat 334.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.11g 57%
Cholesterol 117.3mg 39%
Sodium 312.55mg 13%
Potassium 1233.24mg 26%
Total Carbs 53.66g 18%
Sugars 16.39g 66%
Dietary Fiber 11.65g 47%
Protein 25.68g 51%
Vitamin C 24.9mg 42%
Vitamin A 2.6mg 86%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 134mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 128.29 Kcal (537 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.3g 57%
Cholesterol 23.07mg 39%
Sodium 61.47mg 13%
Potassium 242.56mg 26%
Total Carbs 10.56g 18%
Sugars 3.22g 66%
Dietary Fiber 2.29g 47%
Protein 5.05g 51%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 86%
Iron 0.9mg 25%
Calcium 26.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.3
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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