Ingredients

• 1 chicken(about 3 ¾ pounds), boned
• ¼ teaspoonsalt
• ¼ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
• stuffing of your choice (Spinach, Cheese, or Bread Stuffing)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Debone the chicken
3. Lay the chicken skin side down on the work surface and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
4. Spread the cool rice or spinach mixture evenly over the chicken.
5. If using the spinach stuffing, sprinkle the cheese and bread cubes on top of the spinach.
6. Roll the chicken up, tie it with kitchen string, and place it in a roasting pan.
7. Roast the ballottine for 1 hour. Lift it from the pan and place it on a platter.