WILD-RICE STUFFED CHICKEN

Wild-Rice Stuffed Chicken image

Provided by KittyKitty

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme, crushed
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes, halved
1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) broiler-fryer chickens
salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white wine
green grape (optional)

Steps:

Cook rice mix according to package directions. Add butter, thyme, onion powder, and 1 1/2 cups grapes; stir well.
Season cavity of chicken with salt, place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Stuff lightly with half of rice mixture. Truss chicken, and bake at 375F for 1 1/2 hours. Combine soy sauce and wine, use to baste chicken during last 30 minutes of baking.
Spoon remaining rice mixture into a lightly greased 1-quart casserole; bake at 375F for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove chicken to serving platter, and spoon rice around it. Garmish with grapes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 861.8, Fat 60, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 278.3, Sodium 804.1, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 9.6, Protein 64.8