Ingredients
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1 (2 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, gutted,rinsed,and patted dry
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1 tablespoon garlic-flavored olive oil (or plain)
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1 teaspoon oregano
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1 teaspoon parsley
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1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 cups chopped fresh spinach
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3 pieces thin-sliced deli-style ham, chopped
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1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 slice whole wheat bread, broken into small pieces
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1/4 cup chopped chives
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1/2 cup pine nuts
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1/4 cup melted butter
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Brush chicken with oil.
- Combine oregano, parsley, garlic powder, and garlic salt.
- Rub onto chicken.
- Combine spinach, feta, ham, bread, pine nuts, chives, butter, and pepper.
- Slip fingers in between skin and breast, and Lightly stuff the pockets on both sides.
- Lightly spoon stuffing into main cavity and neck, if desired.
- Place in broiling pan, breast side up.
- Roast for approximately 1 1/2 hours, or until meat thermometer reads 180 when inserted into thigh, and juices run clear.
- Serve with Greek-style rice and veggies!