Honey Lemon Golden Stuffed Chicken

Name: Honey Lemon Golden Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 88 oz whole chicken; 4 cup prepared stuffing; 1 cup water; 1.5 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tbsp honey; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp black or white pepper; 1.5 tsp salt

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time100 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

whole chicken
88 oz
prepared stuffing
4 cup
water
1 cup
lemon juice
1.5 tbsp
honey
3 tbsp
paprika
2 tsp
black or white pepper
1 tsp
salt
1.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 320°F. Pat the whole chicken dry inside and out, then fill the cavity loosely with prepared stuffing. Secure the opening with toothpicks or kitchen twine, tie the legs together, and place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.

Season the chicken evenly with salt, paprika, and black or white pepper. Pour the water into the bottom of the roasting pan, avoiding the top of the chicken. Cover the pan and roast for 40 minutes. Carefully baste the chicken with the pan juices, increase the oven temperature to 350°F, cover again, and continue roasting for 35 minutes.

In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice and honey. Brush half of the glaze over the chicken, then return it to the oven uncovered at 375°F for 5 minutes. Brush with the remaining glaze and roast for another 5-15 minutes, or until the skin is golden and the thickest part of the chicken and the center of the stuffing both reach 165°F. Rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.