A whole chicken, packed with stuffing and lemon, is doused with lemon juice for citrus taste through and through.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 2 lemons
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Stuff the bird with the prepared stuffing and rub the skin with the olive oil. Cut 1 lemon in half; cover the opening of the bird with a lemon half and stuffing (save the other half for garnish). Pour the juice of the second lemon over the bird. Season the bird with the salt, paprika, rosemary and sage.
Cover and bake in preheated oven for 1 to 2 hours. Remove the cover half way through baking to brown. Baste often.