Chicken stuffed with mushrooms and rice
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Tender and juicy stuffed chicken—who can resist such a temptation? If you're wondering what to prepare for a festive table, this simple recipe for chicken stuffed with mushrooms and rice will come in very handy. This impressive and delicious dish will give the impression that you've spent ages in the kitchen trying to impress your guests. In reality, the preparation is minimal, and once in the oven, the chicken requires no further attention. So read on for the recipe of chicken stuffed with rice and mushrooms, and get ready to delight and deliciously feed your guests. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, cook the rice. Rinse the grains and pour 1 cup of water over them. Add 2 pinches of salt and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes after boiling. The rice should be half-cooked.
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Step 2
In a small bowl, mix 1-1.5 tablespoons of vegetable oil, ground pepper, half a teaspoon of salt, and paprika.
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Step 3
Wash the chicken and pat it dry. Then thoroughly rub the prepared mixture both on the outside and inside.
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Step 4
We clean the mushrooms, wash them, and cut them into pieces.
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Step 5
Sauté the mushrooms until cooked in a small amount of vegetable oil.
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Step 6
Peel the onion and slice it thinly into half-rings.
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Step 7
Sauté the onion for about 7-8 minutes.
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Step 8
For the filling, mix the sautéed mushrooms and onions, add rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 9
Stuff the chicken with the resulting filling. Secure the opening with toothpicks.
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Step 10
Tie the chicken's legs together.
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Step 11
Place the chicken into a roasting bag. Tie the ends of the bag and place the chicken on a baking sheet or in another ovenproof dish. Pierce several holes in the bag with a toothpick to allow steam to escape during cooking.
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Step 12
Bake the chicken in the oven at 200 degrees for about 1 hour. Then cut open the pouch and move it aside from the chicken. Bake for another 20 minutes. During this time, the chicken will brown and develop a crust.