Baby rooster stuffed

🐓 Baby Rooster Stuffed – Chicken Nanaki Stuffed with Vegetables & Cheese, Wrapped in Bacon

A small chicken with a big personality – for delicious moments with style and substance

✨ Description

Baby Rooster Stuffed is a dish of high aesthetic and deep flavor. It is a whole dwarf chicken , selected for its delicate texture and low weight (approximately 600–750g), which has been transformed into a complete dish that combines:

✔️ Filleted internally and hand-stuffed with a colorful blend of:
– Vegetables such as peppers, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms
– Melting cheese (gruyere, edam or kasseri), for a creamy texture and rich flavor

✔️ Wrapped on the outside with thin slices of smoked bacon , which keep the meat juicy and add intensity, aroma and crispy texture
✔️ Rolled , for even cooking and impressive presentation on the plate

The result is a complete taste experience : juicy chicken, melted cheese, vegetables that "tie" with the marinade and the smoky touch of bacon. A proposal that impresses both on a festive table and in an everyday meal of high demands.

It combines the simplicity of home cooking with the finesse of restaurant creation.

🔥 Baking Method

Ready to cook – requires no additional marinating or processing.

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan)

2. Place the baby rooster in a pan with a little water or broth on the bottom.

3. Cover with parchment paper or aluminum foil for the first 40 minutes.

4. Remove the cover and continue baking for 20–25 minutes , until the bacon is golden brown.

5. Optional: Spread with a little honey & mustard for a caramelized effect

6. Let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting – it retains its juices

Target internal temperature: 72–74°C

❄️ Maintenance Method

• Fresh (in vacuum):
  Refrigerator (0–4°C): up to 2 days from receipt
  Freezing (-18°C): up to 4 months

• After baking:
  Refrigerate up to 2 days
  Ideally, heat in the oven with a little water or oil for 8–10 minutes at 150°C.

Defrost in the refrigerator 12 hours before baking (if frozen)

🧪 Nutritional Information (per 100g – baked, indicative)

✅ Rich in protein, with good fats
✅ Satisfying, without excessive carbohydrates
❗ Contains: milk, possibly gluten, soy, mustard (depending on the filling ingredients)

📝 Serving Ideas

• Sliced, served with mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes

• With butter rice and fresh thyme

• With oven-roasted vegetables and a light white wine sauce

• Ideal for a platter with an individual baby rooster per person on festive tables

• It is ideally accompanied with Chardonnay white wine or dry rosé.

💡 Extra Tips

• Impresses at family meals, festive tables or as a centerpiece in catering

• Due to its size, it bakes evenly and quickly

• It can also be offered in a gift box with an accompanying dip or sauce (optional)