Roasted Chicken in the Oven with Crispy Crust

Name: Roasted Chicken in the Oven with Crispy Crust
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 Chicken; 150 g Prunes

Fragrant, golden on the outside and juicy inside! Roasted chicken in the oven with crispy crust, stuffed with apples, prunes, walnuts, and poppy seeds is irresistible. Perfect for holidays or a Sunday family dinner. The rich taste is complemented by a crunchy poppy seed touch.

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(16)

Updated : 23 September, 2025

Easy

About 30 min.

Ingredients

1

Chicken

1 teaspoon

Curry

1 teaspoon

Paprika

to taste

Ground black pepper

to taste

Salt

1 tablespoon

Honey

2 tablespoon

Vegetable oil

1 tablespoon

Lemon juice

Filling

150 grams

Prunes

100 grams

Walnut

1

Apple

1 tablespoon

Poppy seeds

1 tablespoon

Lemon zest

Table

Table of volume measurements:

teaspoon - 5 ml
dessert spoon - 10 ml
tablespoon - 20 ml
glass - 200 ml

Preparation

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Step 1

Any vegetable oil will work; I use sunflower oil. Spices can be adjusted to your taste.

Step 2

Wash and pat dry the chicken. Rub it inside and out with a mix of paprika, curry, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix vegetable oil, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.

Step 4

Now prepare the stuffing for the chicken.

Step 5

Rinse prunes, pat dry, and cut into pieces. Use soft, pitted prunes. If they’re too dry, soak them in boiling water for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Toast walnuts in a dry pan, then chop them with a knife.

Step 7

Wash and dry the apple. Optionally peel it, remove the core and seeds, and cut into small cubes. If it darkens quickly, sprinkle with lemon juice.

Step 8

In a bowl, combine apples, prunes, walnuts, poppy seeds, and lemon zest. Mix well.

Step 9

Stuff the chicken with the apple mixture, then sew the belly closed with thread or secure with toothpicks. Tie the legs together.

Step 10

Brush the chicken with the honey mixture.

Step 11

Place the bird in a baking dish or on a baking sheet. Spread any leftover stuffing around it. Roast in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 1 hour 20 minutes, basting occasionally with juices. Time may vary by oven and chicken size. Wrap wings with foil to prevent burning.

Step 12

Remove the chicken from the oven, cut into portions, and serve hot. Enjoy!