Roasted Organic Half Chicken Recipe
brioche butternut squash stuffing, brussels sprouts, maitake mushroom gravy
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Stuffing
Brussels Sprouts
Maitake Mushroom Gravy
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Prepare the Stuffing
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and celery, and sauté until soft. Add diced butternut squash and cook until tender. Stir in the brioche bread, vegetable broth, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
- 3
Stuff the Chicken
Stuff the prepared chicken with the brioche butternut squash stuffing. Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
Roasting
- 4
Roast the Chicken
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Brussels Sprouts
- 5
Prepare Brussels Sprouts
Toss the trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet.
- 6
Roast Brussels Sprouts
Roast Brussels sprouts in the oven for the last 20 minutes of the chicken's cooking time.
Maitake Mushroom Gravy
- 7
Make the Gravy
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped maitake mushrooms and sauté until soft. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in vegetable broth and soy sauce. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted Brussels sprouts and maitake mushroom gravy.

