Tunisian Chicken in Honey
Ingredients
- 3 1/2-lb. chicken
- 1 cup crumbled macaroons
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil
- 2 pinches fresh ground black pepper
- Salt and pepper, to season
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 3 Tbs. honey
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
Combine the macaroons, almonds, and beaten egg and season with basil and pinch of black pepper. Season the cavity of a chicken with salt and pepper and stuff with almond mixture. Sew or skewer the vents and truss the wings and legs close to body. Prick the skin with tines of a fork and rub it with mixture of oil and honey. Roast the chicken in moderate oven at 350 F., basting frequently with melted butter and pan juices. Cook for about 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Serves 4.