How to Make Stuffed Roasted Barbecue Chicken (Step-by-Step)

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Gather around, fellow culinary adventurers! Today, we’re diving headfirst into a poultry party with the ultimate guide to stuffed whole chicken recipes. Whether you’re hosting a dinner that will impress your mother-in-law or just trying to get dinner on the table without ordering takeout, these recipes will have you strutting your stuff like a proud peacock. So, roll up your sleeves and let’s get stuffing!

Classic Stuffed Whole Chicken

First up, let’s start with the classic! This is the recipe that will have everyone at the dinner table clapping their hands in pure delight.

Delicious Stuffed Whole Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 lbs)
  • 2 cups stuffing mix
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Because let’s be honest, we want to avoid cooking in a cold oven like it’s some kind of polar expedition.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix, chicken broth, diced celery, diced onion, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Mix it all together until it resembles a delightful mush.
  3. Take your whole chicken and pat it dry. No one likes a soggy chicken! Season the inside with salt and pepper, then stuff it with your prepared stuffing. Don’t be shy, really stuff that bird!
  4. Place the stuffed chicken in a roasting pan and cover it with aluminum foil. This helps it stay moist. Nobody wants a dry chicken, right?
  5. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours, removing the foil for the last 30 minutes to let it brown nicely. You want a golden-brown color that’ll make everyone drool.
  6. Once cooked through (an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C should be your goal!), let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before serving. This is the most challenging part because, let’s be real, the aroma will be torture!
  7. Garnish with fresh herbs for that Pinterest-worthy look and serve it up. Watch as your dinner guests go crazy for your stunning stuffed chicken!

So there you have it! A stuffed chicken that’s bound to become a staple in your household. Now go ahead, make that meat magnificent!