Oriental Roasted Stuffed Chicken

Elevate your dinner table with this flavorful Oriental Roasted Stuffed Chicken that perfectly combines aromatic spices and vibrant ingredients. This impressive dish features a whole chicken marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cumin, delivering a rich, golden glaze as it roasts to perfection. The tender, juicy chicken is stuffed with a delicious jasmine rice mixture, enhanced with crisp water chestnuts, sweet carrots, sesame oil, and a hint of fresh cilantro, creating a harmony of textures and tastes with every bite. Ideal for gatherings or a hearty family meal, this recipe pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad, making it a centerpiece meal to remember. With just 30 minutes of prep and the oven doing the rest, this delightful dish is both approachable and unforgettable!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece Whole chicken
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice
• 1 medium Carrot, diced
• 3 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 0.5 cup Water chestnuts, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 piece Lemon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ginger, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

Step 3

Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels, then rub the marinade all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity. Set aside to marinate while preparing the stuffing.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine cooked jasmine rice, diced carrot, chopped green onions, water chestnuts, sesame oil, and chopped cilantro. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 5

Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the rice mixture, pressing it in firmly but not overpacking it. Secure the cavity opening with kitchen twine or toothpicks.

Step 6

Place the stuffed chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan, breast-side up. Brush the chicken with any remaining marinade.

Step 7

Slice the lemon in half and place it around the chicken in the roasting pan for added aroma during cooking.

Step 8

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 90 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the chicken every 20-30 minutes with the pan juices.

Step 9

Once fully cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Step 10

Serve the Oriental Roasted Stuffed Chicken with the stuffing and additional side dishes of your choice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2202.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1496.7

Total Fat 69.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.9g
Cholesterol 105mg	0%
Sodium 4879.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 28.6g
Protein 45.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 192.4mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 1781.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.0%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 47.2%