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Ingredients
- 1 x 3 lb chicken
- 3 ounce Raisins
- 3 Tbsp. Dry white wine
- 1/2 tsp Saffron threads, minced
- 175 gm Instant couscous
- 3/4 pt Water
- 6 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
- 2 med Onions, minced
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 3 ounce Sliced almonds, toasted
- Â Â Salt and freshly grnd pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Honey
Directions
- For the stuffing, soak the raisins in warm water to cover for 30 min.
- Drain and set aside. Heat the wine in a small saucepan over a medium heat till hot. Remove from the heat, add in the saffron, and let steep for 15 min.
- Put the couscous in a shallow baking dish (a 9 inch square will do fine).
- Heat the water and 4 Tbsp. of butter to boiling, then pour over the couscous and stir well. Cover with foil and allow to stand for 15 min.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork.
- Heat the remaining 2 Tbsp. of butter in a medium saute/fry pan over a medium heat. Add in the minced onion and cook till soft and without colour - for 8 to 10 min. Add in the cinnamon and cook for 2 min. Add in the saffron infused wine and cook for 1 minute. Stir the onion mix, raisins, almonds and honey (if using) into the couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to cold.
- Spread the spice rub under the skin of the chicken - being careful not to tear the skin. Spread on the outside of the skin also.
- Preheat the oven to 450F, spoon the cooled stuffing into the cavities of the chicken also. Place the chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting tin or possibly sheet pan. Roast, basting occasionally with the spices, till the juices run clear when the thigh is pierced with a skewer (for about 45 min).
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 482g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 975 | |
| Calories from Fat 505 | 52% |
| Total Fat 56.77g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat 21.32g | 85% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 219mg | 73% |
| Sodium 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium 827mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 62.92g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 19% |
| Sugars 19.45g | 13% |
| Protein 51.88g | 83% |
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