Stuffed chicken

jcaspary

So I did it. I stuffed a chicken with stuffing, sausage, and mushrooms. Pepin makes it look a thousand times easier than it was for me. When I got done deboning the chicken it looked like parts of it had gone through a food processor. I had never tied anything up like that before so that was an experience also. After a few choice words the chicken went on the grill. It was by far the juiciest piece of meat that I had EVER cooked. It may it have looked the prettiest but it sure was delicious. I also did a pineapple upside down cake. Haven't tried that yet but will definitely let you know.

jcaspary

Sorry hit send before I finished with a couple of pics with the side of asparagus and mushrooms sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasonings.

johnmitchell

It may look like an ugly duckling (to you)...But from where I am sitting it looks awesome..Gosh I bet that pineapple upside down cake was tasty..Great cook..Congrats.. 

:-c

blind99

Awesome!  I was really hungry before seeing this, now even more. 

Did you cook the sausage first, or put it in the chicken raw?

jcaspary

Thanks guys for the encouragement. Practice makes perfect but it's going to take a lot of practice to make it look as good as the video.
@blind99‌ I did cook the sausage first but not all the way. I've never done this before so I didn't want to take any chances.

Philly35

Nice cook! I haven't built up the courage to debone a chicken yet.. One of these days...

travisstrick

It ain't easy. I did this.

ChillyWillis

@jcaspary‌ nice job it looks fantastic! I hear it gets easier, I'll be doing my second one this week on vacation. It really is a crowd pleaser when it hits the table too. It's got that WOW factor that few other meals can match.

Again, strong work!!! :-bd

ChillyWillis

@travisstrick‌ that thing looks like the cover of Gourmet magazine. What'd you do, have Pepin swing by your place and fix one up for you :P

travisstrick

ChillyWillis said:

@travisstrick‌ that thing looks like the cover of Gourmet magazine. What'd you do, have Pepin swing by your place and fix one up for you :P

I'm an Eagle Scout. Knots are easy for me.

travisstrick

And I'm in love with Pepin. I have a huge man crush. I've even started describing my meals in a French accent. The wife lady isn't impressed.

TTC

Nice!

llrickman

Wish i had a clue as to how to debone a chicken  that looks deicious

NPHuskerFL

That's a fantastic looking galantine/ballotine @travisstrick‌ =D>

jcaspary

Thanks all, I was glad that it tasted so good.  @llrickman and @philly35 I am not good at the technical side of cooking.  I'll admit it was hard but well worth giving it a shot.  What's the worst that can happen.  If you totally fail make some shredded chicken sandwiches or throw it on a salad.