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Roasted Turkey/Chicken & Stuffing
Baked Chicken Pieces and Stuffing, a delicious alternative to stuffed turkey, just as delicious. A family comfort food dinner recipe.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1085 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 4 pieces whole leg chicken/turkey (or breast)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
FOR THE STUFFING
- ⅓ cup butter (soft) (72 grams)
- 1 celery stalk chopped
- ½ large onion (chopped)
- 5½ cups chopped day old bread (stuffing bread) (195 grams)
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ¼-½ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dash pepper
- 1½-2 cups vegetable or chicken broth (homemade or store bought) (381 - 508 grams)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375F-400F (190C-200C). Lightly oil a baking dish approximately 11 x 7 ½ inches (28 x 19 cm).
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FOR THE STUFFING
- In a medium pan add the butter, chopped celery and onion sautee for about 3-5 minutes or until translucent.
- In a large bowl add the sliced cubed bread, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, onion mixture stir to combine, start by adding 1½ cups of broth and combine, the mixture should be damp but not wet, if it is too dry add a little more broth.
- To stuff the poultry pieces either slice a piece including the meat or gently lift the skin (see the photos) place a couple of heaping spoonfuls (or more) of stuffing in the middle of the sliced meat or under the skin. Secure with a tooth pick or two.
- Place the remaining stuffing (about ⅔) on the bottom of the Baking Dish, and place the turkey pieces on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper and brush the meat with olive oil, cover with foil or a brown paper bag (lightly brush with olive oil) and bake for approximately 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165-170F (73-76C).
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Notes
- If you find there is extra liquid on the bottom of the pan, just drain it out and place back in the oven for approximately 3-5 minutes uncovered.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. Re-heat in a microwave or oven covered. It will keep for up to 2-3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1085kcal
(54%)
Carbohydrates
158g
(53%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
0.5mg
(0%)
Sodium
2044mg
(85%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
745IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
432mg
(43%)
Iron
12mg
(67%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1085
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1085kcal | 54% |
| Carbohydrates | 158g | 53% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2044mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 745IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 432mg | 43% |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.