Chicken with apples and prunes
Description
This recipe for chicken with apples and prunes will come in handy when preparing for any festive occasion, whether it's a birthday or New Year's celebration. This chicken—aromatic, juicy, and covered with a crispy golden crust—will surely take a place of honor on your table. You can serve it with any side dish, but I personally prefer spicy rice with carrots. It turns out very oriental ;) Well then, let's not waste any more time—I'll tell you how.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. Wash the apples and dry them. Check the chicken for feathers, singe if necessary, also wash and pat dry with a towel. Place the prunes in a small bowl.
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Step 2
Pour boiling water over the prunes.
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Step 3
Mix salt with spices, prepare sour cream, and rub the chicken inside.
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Step 4
Cut the apples into slices or cubes and mix with drained prunes.
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Step 5
Tightly stuff the chicken with the prepared mixture, sew the opening shut with thread (you can use skewers, but thread is more reliable), and let it sit at room temperature for about an hour to absorb the aromas of the fruits and herbs. Then place it on a greased baking sheet, breast side down, and roast in a preheated oven at 180°C, basting occasionally with the accumulating juices, until fully cooked.
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Step 6
About 10 minutes before the end of cooking, you can increase the temperature to 200°C so that the chicken browns nicely. Remove the strings, take out the apples and prunes, and use them to garnish the chicken. For the same purpose, you can use lemon, orange, or peach slices—the dish will become even more exotic and vibrant!