Ingredients for - Chicken stuffed with ham and vegetables
How to cook deliciously - Chicken stuffed with ham and vegetables
1. Stage
For stuffing it is better to take a bird of medium size, it will be easier to cut into portions.
2. Stage
On the side of the legs begin to separate the skin from the meat, notching it if necessary with a sharp knife. On the shin side, cut the bones with a knife, leaving some of the joints on the skin. Leave the wings intact by separating the bones at the shoulder joints. While doing this manipulation, try not to break the integrity of the skin. Rinse the skin well and dry it with a paper towel.
3. Stage
Cut off the meat from the bones. The bones are not needed, they can be left for cooking broth. Grind the stripped meat into minced meat along with onions and garlic sauteed in butter and a piece of bun soaked in cream.
4. Stage
Add the selected vegetables to the stuffing: diced carrots and bell peppers, frozen green peas and green beans, mushrooms and whole olives. Add cubes of ham, salt and spices. Mix everything thoroughly.
5. Stage
Spread the skin of the bird and fill it with the prepared stuffing. Do not stuff the skin too tightly, it may burst when baked. Use wooden toothpicks to seal any tears or holes in the skin.
6. Stage
For a delicious crust, coat the stuffed poultry with a mixture of paprika, dried garlic powder and vegetable oil. Bake in a preheated 180 degrees oven until deliciously browned. When serving, do not forget to remove the toothpicks.