Pistachio Roast Chicken Recipe

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Pistachio Roast Chicken
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  1. Preheat the oven to 240 degrees celsius. In a frying pan over medium heat, sautée the onion and crushed galic cloves in two tablespoons of olive oil. Add half a teaspoon of salt.
  2. Add dried chilli flakes to the pan and continue to sautée, then add two tablespoons of palm or brown sugar.
  3. Crush a pinch of pink peppercorns in a mortar and pestle, then add those to the pan aswell.
  4. Pour in one third of a cup of chicken stock, then a little water (about three tablespoons).
  5. Reduce heat and cook, uncovered, until some of the water has evaporated-mixture shoul be two thirds the volume that you started with. Turn off the heat and allow to cool.
  6. Meanwhile, remove the skin from th chicken, wash and pat dry, then pick all over with a fork.
  7. To make the stuffing, chop one whole grain slice of bread (including crusts) into small pieces and add to a dry pan. Toast, then add flaked almonds and chilli flakes.Set aside.
  8. In the same pan, cook off the sausage meat, adding oil if you have to. Set aside with the bread and almonds.
  9. Roughly chop the dried apricots, and add these with the craisins to the bread and sausage.
  10. Wet the other slice of bread with water, and, using your hands, incorporate this into the rest of the stuffing mix. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Form the stuffing into an egg shape and place in the chicken cavity. Tie the legs together with string.
  12. Carefully spoon the sautéed mixture over the chicken (on a tray), and massage it inches.
  13. Place the chicken on the lowest shelf in the oven and imediately turn the heat down to 200 degrees Celsius Cook for approximately an hour and fifteen minutes, basting throughout.
  14. Meanwhile, chop the shelled pistachios and almonds in a food processor until a coarse paste forms.
  15. Remove the chicken from the oven after cooking time and spread the paste over it. Stud with extra craisins if you like. Return to the oven, on the highest shelf, and cook for about five minutes or until the pistachio paste is crust-like.
  16. Rest, covered, for a few minutes befor carving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1075.66 Kcal (4504 kJ)
Calories from fat 668.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 74.3g 114%
Cholesterol 250.97mg 84%
Sodium 402.17mg 17%
Potassium 1082.24mg 23%
Total Carbs 42.69g 14%
Sugars 23.35g 93%
Dietary Fiber 7.88g 32%
Protein 61.38g 123%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 19%
Iron 6mg 33%
Calcium 128.8mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 263.67 Kcal (1104 kJ)
Calories from fat 163.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.21g 114%
Cholesterol 61.52mg 84%
Sodium 98.58mg 17%
Potassium 265.28mg 23%
Total Carbs 10.46g 14%
Sugars 5.72g 93%
Dietary Fiber 1.93g 32%
Protein 15.04g 123%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 19%
Iron 1.5mg 33%
Calcium 31.6mg 13%

* 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

  • 26.9
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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