Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken, whole
  • 6 each onions
  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
  • 1 large onions finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 18 teaspoon nutmeg grated

Method

  • Fill wishbone area of chicken with stuffing.
  • Fasten neck skin to back with skewer.
  • Fold wings across back with tips touching.
  • Fill body cavity lightly.
  • (Do not overstuff) The stuffing will expand while cooking.
  • Place chicken, breast side up, in shallow roasting pan.
  • Cut onions in half and arrange around the chicken.
  • Brush chicken and onions with margarine.
  • Roast uncovered in 375F (190C) oven, brushing chicken and onions several times with remaining margarine until chicken and onions are done, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • OAT STUFFING Cook and stir onion in margarine in 10 inch skillet over medium heat unitl light brown.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cook and stir until oats are golden brown and crip, about 3 to 4 minutes.