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Roast Chicken with Garlic Cream Cheese Stuffing

Succulent roast chicken stuffed with garlicky cream cheese; delicious with the chicken or served smeared on crusty bread.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
Ratings: 5 from 3 votes
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 180  C
Servings: 6
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1 chicken, rinsed and dried
  • Olive oil
  • Sea salt and ground pepper
  • Kitchen twine for tying chicken
  • Sprigs of rosemary and bay leaves, (optional)
    • Chicken rub
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.25 tsp cracked pepper
    • Garlic cream cheese stuffing
  • 250 g cream cheese, at room temp
  • 2 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp dried tarragon
  • 0.5 tsp dried dill
Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F fan bake.

  2. 2

    For the rub, mix all ingredients together and set aside.

  3. 3

    For the stuffing, mix all the ingredients together with a fork.

  4. 4

    For the chicken, spoon the cheese into the cavity of the chicken, pushing it right to the back to fit it all in.

  5. 5

    Tie the legs and wings with string to secure. Tuck in a couple of sprigs of rosemary and bay leaves, if using. Brush with oil and sprinkle with rub, massage seasoning all over chicken.

  6. 6

    Place in a baking dish and roast for about 80 minutes or until the juices run clear when the thigh is pierced with a skewer. Baste occasionally with the pan juices.

  7. 7

    Rest for 10 minutes then transfer to a board or platter. Serve hot or warm with some of the pan juices poured over. 

Note

Stuffing is delicious on sandwiches with leftover chicken as well.

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