Garlic and Parsley Stuffed Chicken Thighs
A simple dinner made extra special with a yummy stuffing
Garlic and Parsley Stuffed Chicken Thighs
A simple dinner made extra special with a yummy stuffing
- Serves: 4
- Prepare: 15 Minutes
- Cook: 20 Minutes
- Difficulty: easy
WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC CHICKEN?
Our chickens are 100% organic, they have room to roam, a naturally foraged balanced diet, clean water and high hygiene standards. The chickens are grown slowly for approximately 70 days not 35 like those reared in intensive systems. Full of flavour and oh-so tender, it’s a versatile meat that is full of goodness.
Ingredients
- 6 organic chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 75g fresh white breadcrumbs
- 1tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 lemon (you will need the zest and juice)
- 1 free-range egg yolk
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1-2 tbsp butter
Method
- Heat the oven to 180°C
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, crushed garlic and fry for 4 to 5 minutes until golden
- Place the breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, lemon zest and lemon juice in a bowl and mix thoroughly
- Remove the frying pan from the hob and add the garlic, onion and egg yolk to the breadcrumbs, mixing thoroughly. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Lay the chicken thighs on a board, skin side down, opening them out flat. Fill each thigh with an even layer of the herby stuffing before rolling it up and securing it with a cocktail stick
- Place the stuffed thighs in the roasting dish, skin side up, and place in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown
- Serve with wilted spinach or shredded seasonal greens and some honey-roast carrots
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WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC CHICKEN?
Our chickens are 100% organic, they have room to roam, a naturally foraged balanced diet, clean water and high hygiene standards. The chickens are grown slowly for approximately 70 days not 35 like those reared in intensive systems. Full of flavour and oh-so tender, it’s a versatile meat that is full of goodness.
Frequently asked questions
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In the UK, we now eat more chicken than any other meat. Which means the production of chicken has become more and more industrialised to keep up with demand. We rear our chickens in a free-range, organic environment and to the highest welfare standards. That means the birds have the freedom to roam outdoors during the day, with the shelter and safety of houses at night and in bad weather. We source our chicks from an organic breeding flock meaning they are certified from birth.
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Organic chicken has been reared in accordance to a set of organic high-welfare standards. These organic standards cover not just the bird’s housing, the amount of space they have and the way they are treated, but also what they are fed, how they are transported and eventually slaughtered. Under the current Soil Association standards, chicks can be taken from a conventional system providing they are less than 3 years old and reared organically to 70 days. Our trusted local suppliers provide a natural environment for our birds to thrive without the need for preventative medication: room to roam, a naturally foraged balanced diet, clean water and high hygiene standards.
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Organic chicken and regular chicken are reared very differently, to different standards of welfare. Our organic chicken is Soil Association certified which is considered the highest welfare organic certification. All of our chickens are reared by trusted local suppliers in a system that allows the birds free access to pastures where they can roam during the day using their natural instincts. The chickens are grown slowly for approximately 70 days. In intensive systems, which rely heavily on genetic breeding and antibiotics, birds are ready at just 35 days which is why their meat has very little flavour. We believe the slow approach is better for the welfare of our birds, and results in the delicious flavour you can try for yourself.