A whole turkey isn’t always the best choice for everyone’s holiday table. They seem to get more expensive every year; or, maybe you just don’t need a 20-pound bird to feed your guests and would rather avoid the stress of dealing with it. Luckily, chicken is an easy, cost-efficient swap that looks just as festive as a centerpiece of your meal.
How to Dress and Stuff a Chicken Like a Thanksgiving Turkey
| Yield |
|---|
| Serves 6 |
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 30 min | 120 min | 150 min |
Tip: Roast unstuffed chicken for 1 hour 20 minutes, until golden-brown and a meat thermometer reads 165°F.
Ingredients
- 1 (5-6 pound) whole chicken
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4-5 cups stove top stuffing, prepared, or homemade stuffing
Method
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack or aluminum foil. Remove giblets and neck from cavity of chicken. Rub butter over chicken and under skin. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Spoon stuffing into cavity of chicken. Tie chicken legs together and tuck wing tips underneath body. Place chicken breast-side-up on prepared baking sheet.
- Roast, until golden-brown and a meat thermometer reads 165°F for chicken and stuffing, about 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Recipe: Dish Works
- Photo: BigStock
