Saed News: If you want to impress your guests or family with a delicious dish, you can make stuffed chicken. Stuffed chicken is a special dish that you can easily cook both in the oven or in a pot.
According to the Saad News cooking service, if you want to impress your guests or family with a delicious meal, you can make stuffed chicken. Stuffed chicken is a special dish that you can easily cook either in the oven or in a pot. Here, we will go over how to prepare stuffed chicken without an oven.
1 whole chicken
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 medium onion
2 cups finely ground dried walnuts
200 grams raisins
1 tablespoon barberries
10 dried plums (pitted)
10 dried apricots (pitted)
1 teaspoon turmeric
A pinch of nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground saffron
¼ cup hot water
Prepare the Chicken
The first step in preparing stuffed chicken without an oven is to season the chicken. Clean the chicken thoroughly, making sure it’s completely washed and cleaned inside. Then, make a mixture of 1 cup of dissolved saffron, salt, pepper, and lemon juice, and rub it all over the chicken, both inside and out, to ensure it’s well-seasoned. Afterward, place the chicken in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 12 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
Prepare the Stuffing
Now it’s time to prepare the stuffing for the chicken. In a non-stick pot, heat the oil over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and sauté until golden. Next, add the ground walnuts and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly (be careful not to burn it). Finally, add the dried fruits, raisins, barberries, spices, and hot water. Once everything is mixed well, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.
Cooking the Stuffed Chicken in a Pot
The final step is to cook the stuffed chicken. In a suitable-sized pot, add some water, saffron, salt, spices, and a little pomegranate paste, along with some dried plums if desired. Cover the pot and heat it up slightly. Then, carefully stuff the chicken with the prepared mixture, close the chicken (or sew it shut if you’ve opened it), and tie the legs with string to keep the chicken secure. Let it cook for about 1.5 hours.
Tip: If you notice that the water level is too low while cooking, you can add some boiled water to ensure it doesn’t dry out.
Preparing stuffed chicken is not difficult, but achieving the perfect dish requires some artistry. By following the tips and techniques, you can master this dish.
Variety in Stuffing Ingredients
The ingredients you use for stuffing the chicken depend entirely on your taste. If you prefer sweet flavors, you can use more sweet ingredients, and if you prefer sour, you can simply add more sour ingredients like plums. For a sweeter taste, you can even dissolve some sugar in water and add it to the stuffing.
You can also place potatoes, bell peppers, and carrots at the bottom of the pot to prevent the chicken from sticking, or use herbs like parsley or northern vegetables.
Skin on or Off?
An important question when preparing stuffed chicken without an oven is whether the chicken should have its skin on. The skin releases some oil during cooking, which prevents the chicken from drying out. Additionally, the skin helps hold the stuffing in place, so it's best to keep the skin on.
How to Serve Stuffed Chicken
After the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a serving dish and garnish with some herbs or even fried potatoes and peppers. You can serve this dish with rice or without rice, depending on your preference. If some people find the outer layer of the chicken tasteless, you can use various homemade sauces as a topping. Don’t forget to serve it with fresh herbs!
