Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken deboned
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken gizzards
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweet bell peppers chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 4 cups rice cooked
  • 1/2 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves chopped

Method

  • Preheat the oven 400F (200C).
  • Rub the entire chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with Emeril's Essence.
  • In a saucepan, boil the gizzards, covered with water for about 1 hour or until they are tender.
  • Drain the gizzards and reserve the liquid.
  • In a food processor, finely chop the gizzards.
  • In a large saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons of the oil and the flour over the heat.
  • Cook the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes, for a dark roux, stirring constantly.
  • Add the pork to the roux and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring Add the onions, bell peppers, and celery and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted.
  • Add the chopped gizzards.
  • Pour the remaining liquid into a 1-cup measuring cup.
  • Make up the difference with water.
  • Add the liquid to the pot.
  • Mix in the cooked rice, stirring to coat evenly and break up any lumps.
  • Add the green onions and parsley.
  • Season with salt and cayenne.
  • Allow the mixture to cool.
  • Stuff the whole chicken with the rice.
  • Place the chicken on a roasting pan and roast for about 45 minutes or until the juices run clear.
  • Spoon the pureed Alligator Sauce Piquant in the center of plate.
  • Arrange the carved chicken and dressing in the center of the sauce.
  • Garnish with long chives and chopped chives.