Chicken With Whole Oat Stuffing Recipe

• 1 1/4 c. whole oats (sometimes called oat groats, available at natural foods stores)
• 4 x shallots chopped
• 1 c. finely diced fennel bulb (sometimes called anise, available at most supermarkets)
• 1 stk unsalted butter softened (1/2 c.)
• 1 c. finely diced scrubbed zucchini
• 1 c. finely diced mushroom caps
• 1/4 c. heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp. finely minced fresh chives
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves a healthy pinch of dry tarragon crumbled a healthy pinch of freshly grated lemon zest a (5-lb.) roasting chicken, giblets reserved for another use

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