Roast chicken is one of the most popular dishes around the world. It is a classic dish that is loved by many. One of the best things about roast chicken is that it can be served with a variety of side dishes. One of the most popular side dishes for roast chicken is stuffing. In this article, we will share with you a delicious roast chicken stuffing recipe by Jamie Oliver.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 large onion
- 2 celery sticks
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 lemon
- 1 small bunch of fresh thyme
- 8 rashers of smoked streaky bacon
- 100g fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 large free-range egg
- olive oil
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Now let's move on to the instructions for making this delicious roast chicken stuffing:
- Preheat the oven to 180??C/350??F/gas 4.
- Peel and finely chop the onion and celery, peel and finely grate the garlic, and finely grate the lemon zest. Pick the thyme leaves.
- Heat a lug of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, add the onion, celery, garlic, lemon zest and thyme leaves, and fry gently for around 10 minutes, or until softened and lightly golden.
- Finely chop the bacon and add it to the pan, frying for a further 5 minutes or so, or until lightly golden and crispy.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs.
- Beat the egg and stir it into the mixture until well combined.
- Season the stuffing mix with salt and pepper to taste.
- Use the stuffing to stuff the cavity of the chicken, then roast the chicken according to your preferred method. Alternatively, place the stuffing in a baking dish, drizzle with a little olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden and crispy on top.
Tips
Here are some tips to help you make the perfect roast chicken stuffing:
- Make sure to use fresh breadcrumbs for the stuffing, as stale bread will not absorb the liquid as well.
- Be careful not to overstuff the chicken, as this can prevent it from cooking properly.
- If you prefer a sweeter stuffing, you can add some dried cranberries or apricots.
- If you want a spicier stuffing, you can add some chopped chilli or paprika.
- Leftover stuffing can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Conclusion
There you have it, a delicious roast chicken stuffing recipe by Jamie Oliver. This recipe is easy to make and is sure to impress your guests. So the next time you make roast chicken, give this stuffing recipe a try and let us know how it turned out!
