Roast Chicken Stuffed with Foie Gras

By Beleaev Family | Beleaev Caviar & Gourmet | beleaev.com

Roast chicken stuffed with foie gras is the French Sunday lunch upgrade. Whole chicken with foie-mushroom stuffing under the skin, roasted to crisp golden.

Key Takeaways
  • Use 1.8kg corn-fed free-range chicken
  • Loosen skin from breast for stuffing
  • Foie gras + mushroom duxelles + herbs
  • Roast at 200C for 75-80 min
  • Rest 15 min before carving

Roast chicken with foie gras stuffing on serving platter

The Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 1 corn-fed free-range chicken (1.8kg)
  • 100g raw foie gras, deveined
  • 200g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 30g unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • Sea salt and black pepper

The Method

1. Make stuffing: cook mushrooms in butter with shallot, thyme until dry. Cool. Mix with finely chopped foie gras.

2. Loosen chicken skin from breast and thighs with fingers.

3. Push stuffing under skin, distributing evenly. Massage to spread.

4. Stuff cavity with lemon, garlic.

5. Tie legs. Salt skin generously.

6. Roast at 200C for 75-80 min until juices clear.

7. Rest 15 min. Carve.

Tips

Loosen skin without tearing.

Distribute stuffing evenly.

Don't rush rest.

Save carcass for stock.

Variations and Pairings

With truffle: Add 8g grated truffle to stuffing.

With caviar: Serve with classic caviar platter as starter.

Wine pairing: A Burgundy or Bordeaux.

For more roasts, see our truffle roast chicken recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why corn-fed?

Yellow flesh, richer flavour.

Make stuffing ahead?

Yes, 24 hours ahead. Stuff just before roasting.

How much foie?

100g for a 1.8kg chicken.

Roast chicken stuffed with foie gras is one of those Sunday lunches that turns a familiar tradition into something special. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at Rougié Foie Gras. Browse the full collection at beleaev.com.

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