Ricotta-and-Herb-Stuffed Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
25%
Ricotta-and-Herb-Stuffed Chicken
4500 min.
6
785kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delicious and gluten-free meal that's sure to impress your family and friends? Look no further than this Ricotta-and-Herb-Stuffed Chicken recipe! This mouthwatering dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. With a preparation time of 4500 minutes (note: this seems to be a typo, as it should be much less), you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

This recipe serves 6 people and offers a generous 785 kcal per serving. The star of the show is, of course, the whole chickens, which are expertly stuffed with a delightful ricotta and herb mixture. The combination of fresh flat-leaf parsley, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano creates a symphony of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

To ensure that your Ricotta-and-Herb-Stuffed Chicken turns out perfectly, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment, including a bowl, frying pan, oven, baking pan, kitchen thermometer, and cutting board. With these tools at your disposal, you'll be well on your way to creating a memorable and delectable meal that's sure to become a new favorite.

So why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the exquisite taste of Ricotta-and-Herb-Stuffed Chicken. Your taste buds (and your guests) will thank you!

Ingredients

  •  roasting chickens whole
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup oregano fresh chopped
  • ounces parmesan grated
  • cups whole-milk ricotta cheese fresh (preferably ; 2 pounds)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F with racks in middle and lower third.
  2. Cook garlic in oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and stir in ricotta, eggs, parmesan, herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  4. Cut out backbones from chickens with kitchen shears (freeze bones for making stock if desired). Pat chickens dry, then spread flat, skin sides up, on a cutting board.
  5. Cut a 1/2-inch slit on each side of chicken in center of triangle of skin between thigh and breast (near drumstick), then tuck knob of each drumstick thourough slit.
  6. Sprinkle each chicken with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and spread chickens flat, skin sides up, in an oiled large (17- by 12-inch) shallow baking pan. Gently slide your finger between skin and flesh of breast and legs of 1 chicken to loosen skin (be careful not to tear skin). Using a small spoon, slide 2/3 cup ricotta mixture under skin, using a finger on outside of skin to spread filling over meat of breast, thighs, and drumsticks. Tuck wing tips under. Stuff second chicken in same manner.
  7. Brush skin of chickens all over with oil (2 tablespoons) and sprinkle each with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  8. Spoon remaining filling into an oiled 1-quart shallow baking dish (10 by 7 inches).
  9. Bake chickens in middle of oven 30 minutes, then put dish of stuffing in oven on lower rack. Continue baking until chicken is just cooked thourough and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of a thigh (through stuffing; do not touch bone) registers 170°F and until gratin is puffed and golden, about 30 minutes more.
  10. Let chickens stand 10 minutes, then cut each into quarters.
  11. Serve with gratin.
  12. Filling can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before stuffing chickens.

Nutrition Facts

Calories785kcal
Protein33.45%
Fat58%
Carbs8.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.67
Glycemic Load
0.32
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.482173981874%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
5.39mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.4mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:784.65kcal
39.23%
Fat:48.16g
74.09%
Saturated Fat:13.98g
87.36%
Carbohydrates:15.97g
5.32%
Net Carbohydrates:15g
5.45%
Sugar:5.51g
6.12%
Cholesterol:313.56mg
104.52%
Sodium:525.21mg
22.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:62.48g
124.96%
Vitamin B3:16.54mg
82.68%
Vitamin K:56.49µg
53.8%
Selenium:37.14µg
53.06%
Phosphorus:526.02mg
52.6%
Vitamin A:2554.26IU
51.09%
Vitamin B12:2.78µg
46.36%
Vitamin B6:0.9mg
44.97%
Calcium:448.13mg
44.81%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
32.82%
Vitamin B5:2.93mg
29.32%
Iron:4.81mg
26.71%
Zinc:3.84mg
25.58%
Folate:83.27µg
20.82%
Potassium:577.68mg
16.51%
Magnesium:61.67mg
15.42%
Vitamin C:10.1mg
12.25%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.35%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.63%
Copper:0.19mg
9.51%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.36%
Fiber:0.97g
3.9%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.54%
Source:Epicurious