Spiced Roast Chicken

Ingredients

For the mushroom stuffing:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garam masala (see note)
• 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1 cup coarsely grated parsnips
• 1 cup coarsely grated carrots
• ¼ cup minced walnuts
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 cup fresh white bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the chicken:

• 1 chicken, about 3 1/2 pounds
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• ⅔ cup Marsala wine
• Fresh thyme and watercress sprigs for garnish

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    780 calories; 49 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 20 grams monounsaturated fat; 12 grams polyunsaturated fat; 23 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 54 grams protein; 229 milligrams cholesterol; 401 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 servings

Preparation

1. Prepare stuffing: In a large nonstick saucepan, heat olive oil. Add onion and saute over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in garam masala and cook 1 minute. Add mushrooms, parsnips and carrots and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining stuffing ingredients.
2. Stuff and truss chicken. Place chicken breast-side down on a rack in a roasting pan. Add 1/4 cup water to the pan. Roast 45 minutes. Turn chicken breast-side up and dot with margarine. Roast about 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast (not touching bone) registers 185 degrees. Transfer to a platter and let stand for 20 minutes. Keep warm.
3. Pour off and discard fat from roasting pan. Add Marsala to remaining cooking juices, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Boil over high heat 1 minute to reduce slightly. Adjust seasoning.
4. Remove skin and carve chicken. Garnish with thyme and watercress sprigs. Serve with stuffing, flavored meat juices and seasonal vegetables.

• Garam masala is a combination of spices available in Indian markets.