Fresh herbs make this roasted chicken truly mouthwatering.
ingredients
Stuffing
Chicken
directions
In a large skillet over high heat, melt butter until just golden. Add the onions and saute on high for about 5 minutes stirring frequently. Onions should be browned. Reduce heat to medium and saute for a further 5 minutes until onions are very soft. Add the sliced garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the brandy and the herbs and cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat , stirring frequently. Add the chicken stock and remove from heat. Cool.
Add the bread, chestnuts and the prunes and season with salt and freshly ground pepper .
Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Season the cavity and fill with stuffing. Truss the chicken. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and Worcestershire and rub over the bird. Sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper and put into a roasting pan. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until meat thermometer registers 160 degrees and stuffing is hot.