Roast Chicken With Quinoa Bacon And Sage Stuffing Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 180��C (350��F).
• STEP 2.In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
• STEP 3.In the same pan, saut�� the onion and sage until softened. Add the cooked quinoa and cooked bacon, and mix well.
• STEP 4.Season the chicken cavity with salt and pepper, then stuff it with the quinoa stuffing.
• STEP 5.Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan and roast for about 20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165��F.
• STEP 6.Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
• STEP 7.Serve the roast chicken with roasted vegetables and gravy.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitterness.
• You can add other ingredients like dried cranberries or chopped nuts to the stuffing for extra flavor and texture.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to the proper temperature.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover roast chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, place the chicken pieces in a baking dish with a little chicken broth. Cover with foil and heat in the oven until warmed through.
• Serve the roast chicken as a main course with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or stuffing.