Crusty and delicious
We had this chicken about three weeks ago. It tasted really nice. I have some left over ricotta cheese from making dessert, last night, so I decided to make the chicken, again, for dinner tonight. It’s very easy to prepare and I love the oven part coz you know how lazy I am. I never want to expend energy if I can avoid it.
Tonight I’ll serve it with some thyme and rosemary roasted potatoes and some roast veggies on the side. I hope you are enjoying the new week. We have a very pleasant weather up to Friday so I am in an extra happy mood. Happy cooking and have a fantastic week!
Please always remember to assemble ingredients before you start. Preheat the oven to 190ºC (375ºF) 10 minutes before cooking.
To make stuffing: thoroughly mix the ricotta cheese with crushed garlic, cilantro and breadcrumbs in a bowl.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Carefully loosen and lift the skin on each drumstick. Spoon a little of the stuffing under the skin of each drumstick then smooth the skin back firmly in place.
Wrap a bacon slice, tightly around the wide end of each drumstick. Mix together the mustard with the olive oil and brush the mixture over the bacon-wrapped chicken.
Bake 30-45 minutes or until cooked, turning and basting the chicken, at least, once.
Serve with roast potatoes, fries or steamed Basmati rice
Chicken with Bacon and Ricotta Stuffing
Preparation time: 30 minutes; Baking Time: 30-45 minutes; Serves: 4
Ingredients for stuffing
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) fine ricotta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped coriander of mixed herbs of your choice
- 2 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Other ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 8 slices streaky bacon
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) wholegrain mustard
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190ºC (375ºF) 10 minutes before cooking.
- To make stuffing: thoroughly mix the ricotta cheese with crushed garlic, cilantro and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Carefully loosen and lift the skin on each drumstick. Spoon a little of the stuffing under the skin of each drumstick then smooth the skin back firmly in place.
- Wrap a bacon slice, tightly around the wide end of each drumstick.
- Mix together the mustard and olive oil and brush the mixture over the bacon-wrapped chicken.
- Bake 30-45 minutes or until cooked, turning and basting the chicken, at least once.
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Oh Yeah – these are perfect for a Super Bowl party – or any time!! I’ll be sharing this recipe tomorrow – along with recipes from Damn Delicious, Foodie Crush & Chef Mimi. LOVE THIS RECIPE – as I do ALL your recipes my friend. About me selling my house… I haven’t done very much in the way of ‘working on getting the house ready’ since before Christmas… just don’t have any ‘voom’ lately. Winter is NOT my favorite time of year… simply because i just get so very sluggish. Hope all is well with you and yours! ; o )
Well winter is finely over! I’m so happy I tell you. I can’t even imagine how I survived through it!!!
Liz
This chicken sounds delicious!
It also tastes delicious. Have a wonderful weekend.
Liz
Very clever and unique, loooove this idea! – Kat
Tastes good too!
Liz
Yummy! Can you ever go wrong with bacon?!
Nope. I just try to keep away but bacon is the best. Regards to the boys!
Liz
Yay, bacon! It’s cooler here in Seattle, but the fall colors are gorgeous! Enjoy!
Mm talk about fall. I’m supposed to be raking leaves and I keep on postponing. Have a great evening!
Liz
I don’t own a rake, they just fall…looks nice 😉
Oh boy I think I should conveniently lose my rake and just follow suit. A nice bed of leaves, what a great idea!
Liz
This looks like a wonderful dinner, Liz! So many flavors going on. Your pictures are just beautiful, too. It’s funny you say you’re lazy, but you can’t be too lazy and make dinners like this! 🙂
I am so lazy believe me not. I procrastinate…we enjoyed eating the chicken and look forward to tonight!
Liz
What a novel idea! This dish could be a great conversation-starter! 🍓
Thank you. When the food tastes nice, I don’t talk (LOL). Have a lovely day!
Liz
I love to have conversations over dinner. I guess I’m a slow-eater because I enjoy the entire experience. 🍓
That would be my daughter. She takes forever to eat her food. It can be so annoying when I want to do something else and I’m also trying to stick to good table manners.
As long as she’s not playing with electronic devices at the dinner table. 🍓 Blessings!
Oh- no electronic device1! (I encourage good table manners). Thanks. I’ve enjoyed chatting with you!
Liz
I like a light Dijon sauce with chicken, so that baste sounds just perfect. Will give it a try. Thanks for the tip! ;->
Virtual hugs,
Judie
How are you my dear? I have to peek and see what you’re cooking of late.
Virtual Hugs
Liz
Doing well, thank you. It’s getting chilly here. I prefer summer temps!
This week is good for us, up till Friday then things change again. Of course I prefer summer too. I wish I could go away for some three months or so. That would be really nice. Enjoy your day!
liz
Sure looks yummy Liz! I would never have thought to use that kind of stuffing, nor to wrap bacon around it! I mean,bacon just makes everything better doesn’t it? I must give this one a try, it is making my mouth water just looking at the photos! Enjoy your day!
Hey Sandy,
We have a very pleasant weather this week so I’m grinning the whole day long. Bacon is really nice. It does make a huge difference. I am working in between posting. Now am done with posting so back to work. Have a lovely day, Sandy.
Liz