New Year's chicken in the oven
Description
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Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. In the ingredient list, I specified home-raised chicken, as I will provide baking times specifically for this type of chicken. If you use store-bought chicken, it will require less baking time.
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Step 2
Wash the chicken thoroughly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and rub well both outside and inside.
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Step 3
Now sprinkle with spices and rub them into the chicken.
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Step 4
Let the chicken sit for 10-15 minutes so it can absorb the spices.
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Step 5
Rinse the prunes and cut them in half.
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Step 6
Cut the orange in half. Set aside one half, as it will be needed to decorate the dish. Slice the other half into small pieces.
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Step 7
Mix the orange pieces with prunes and peeled garlic, and stuff the chicken with the resulting mixture.
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Step 8
Place the chicken in a baking dish. I didn't add oil because my chicken was quite fatty, and during baking, a lot of fat rendered out, so much that I had to drain it off. For leaner chicken, pour a little oil into the dish. Bake the chicken in the oven for 1.5 to 2 hours. For the first 30-40 minutes, set the temperature at 180-200°C (356-392°F), then reduce to 160°C (320°F). Baking time depends on the size of the chicken. To check if the chicken is done, make a small cut in the breast; if the juices run clear, the chicken is ready. If the juices are bloody, continue baking.
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Step 9
The New Year's chicken is ready in the oven. Just look how delicious it is! Serve it confidently at your New Year's table and delight your family and guests with this wonderful dish!