Ingredients for Amazing Cinnamon Apple Rice Stuffed Chicken Gfcf
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 (3-4 lb) whole roasting chicken
- 1 tsp salt (divided)
- Vegetable Oil
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (orange flavored, if possible)
- 2 cups chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp preferred)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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How to Make Amazing Cinnamon Apple Rice Stuffed Chicken Gfcf
- Wash a whole chicken (approximately 3-4 lbs) thoroughly inside and out with cold water.
- Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels and rub with 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Place the chicken in a greased baking dish or roasting pan.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 ½ cups of uncooked long-grain rice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, the zest of 1 orange, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper to the skillet.
- Stir-fry for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add 1 ½ cups of chicken stock, cover the skillet, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, or until the rice is almost cooked but still slightly firm. Make sure the rice is mostly cooked before stuffing the chicken.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Stir in ½ cup raisins, ½ cup dried cranberries (orange-flavored preferred), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 cups of chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended).
- Remove the rice mixture from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Carefully stuff the chicken cavity with the rice stuffing mixture.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and pour it over the stuffed chicken.
- Rub the melted butter over the entire surface of the chicken.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil or a baking lid.
- Roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
59 g
Sugar
66g
Fat
62g
Carbs
14g
