Recipe of Thai Basil Pesto Stuffed Roast Chicken

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Instructions:

Step 1
• For the Basil Pesto:
Step 2
• Combine Thai basil leaves, roasted peanuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor.
Step 3
• Pulse until finely chopped.
Step 4
• With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil until the pesto is smooth.
Step 5
• Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Step 6
• For the Stuffed Roast Chicken:
Step 7
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 8
• Rinse and pat dry the chicken.
Step 9
• Season inside and out with salt and pepper.
Step 10
• Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and vegetable oil to create a glaze.
Step 11
• Stuff the chicken cavity with lemon slices and fresh Thai basil sprigs.
Step 12
• Lift chicken skin and spread Thai basil pesto underneath.
Step 13
• Brush the outside with the soy-oyster-honey glaze.
Step 14
• Roast in the oven for 1.5 to 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 15
• Baste every 20-30 minutes.
Step 16
• Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Step 17
• Serve as a stunning centerpiece for your Christmas dinner.