Emeril's Chorizo Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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Emeril's Chorizo Stuffed Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large saute pan, heat the oil.
  3. When the oil is hot, brown the ground pork and chorizo for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and saute for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted.
  5. Place the bread in a large glass rectangular baking dish and cover with the chicken stock over the bread.
  6. Soak the bread for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Remove the bread from the stock and squeeze each slice of bread, reserve the remaining stock.
  8. Combine the bread and remaining stock with the Sauteed mixture.
  9. Mix well.
  10. Season the dressing with salt, cayenne and a pinch of crushed red pepper.
  11. Stir in the parsley.
  12. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  13. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
  14. After the mixture has cooled, stir in the egg.
  15. Season the entire chicken with salt and pepper.
  16. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the stuffing.
  17. Using butchers twine, tie the chicken to secure the cavity, legs and wings.
  18. Place the chicken in the oven and roast for about 1 hour.
  19. Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and continue to cook for 1 hour or until the meat starts to fall of the bones and the juices run clear.
  20. Remove the chicken from the oven and carve the chicken into serving portions.
  21. Serve the roasted chicken with the stuffing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 488.41 Kcal (2045 kJ)
Calories from fat 259.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.82g 44%
Cholesterol 111.31mg 37%
Sodium 463.78mg 19%
Potassium 454.45mg 10%
Total Carbs 31.11g 10%
Sugars 5.96g 24%
Dietary Fiber 5.92g 24%
Protein 25.25g 50%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 7.2mg 40%
Calcium 413.9mg 41%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.8 Kcal (711 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.02g 44%
Cholesterol 38.7mg 37%
Sodium 161.24mg 19%
Potassium 158mg 10%
Total Carbs 10.82g 10%
Sugars 2.07g 24%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 24%
Protein 8.78g 50%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 2.5mg 40%
Calcium 143.9mg 41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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