Off Memooleh Betapoozim (Chicken Stuffed with Oranges)

Off Memooleh Betapoozim (Chicken Stuffed with Oranges)

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Categories : Main Courses- Poultry High Holidays

Shabbat Sukkot

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 whole chicken (2- 1/2 to 3 lb)

1 lemon

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground coriander

2 oranges

1 cup water

2 onions -- peeled

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Rinse the chicken inside and out under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels.

Place chicken in a roasting pan. Cut lemon in half and rub one half over surfac

e of chicken. In a small bowl, mix spices together and sprinkle over chicken. S

queeze juice from lemon half and from 1 of the oranges into roasting pan and ad

d water. Place remaining orange, whole and unpeeled, in chicken cavity. Cut oni

ons in half and add to pan. Cook chicken for 15 minutes, then baste with the pa

350 degrees F. Cook for 1 hour, basting after

30 min

utes. Remove orange from cavity of chicken. Cut orange and onions into small p

ieces and serve with chicken. This dish is delicious with rice or pasta. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -