Ingredients :

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1 3 1/2 lb chicken
2 pinches fresh ground black pepper
1 cup crumbled macaroons
salt and pepper, to season
1 cup ground almonds
1 egg, beaten
3 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs chopped fresh basil
3 Tbs honey
1/2 cup melted butter

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Method :

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Combine the macaroons, almonds, and beaten egg and season with basil and a pinch of black pepper. Season the cavity of a chicken with salt and pepper and stuff with almond mixture. Sew or skewer the vents and truss the wings and legs close to body. Prick the skin with tines of a fork and rub it with mixture of oil and honey. Roast the chicken in moderate oven at 350 F., basting frequently with melted butter and pan juices. Cook for about 1 1/2 hours or until tender