The Chew: Josh Turner Man Stuff + Mario Batali Stuffed Chicken Recipe

The Chew: Josh Turner

Platinum selling recording artist Josh Turner joined The Chew for their Slice of Life episode. When asked what his favorite sliced food was Turner answered “not humble pie.” He then went on to say he’s a fan of turkey, strawberry pie, and chocolate cake. All very good sliceable foods, Josh!

The Chew: Man Stuff: Thoughts on Faith, Family, and Fatherhood

Josh Turner isn’t just a plain ‘ole country singer. He’s now an author with the release of his book Man Stuff: Thoughts on Faith, Family, and Fatherhood.

Mario Batali described his book as “relaxing”. Turner said his publisher approached him about the book and it terrified him at first but after he came to terms with it, it really excited him. He said it was an opportunity to tell a lot of stories that he hadn’t been able to. He said it’s a lot of stories explaining why he is who he is. Daphne Oz also couldn’t help but mention that he is a “man-scaper” because he shaves his chest. He said if he didn’t he would be like Sasquatch.

He said all three of his sons are playing baseball and two of them take music lessons. He truly seems like a working family man.

The Chew: Mario Batali Stuffed Chicken with Salsa Verde Recipe Ingredients

Mario Batali suggested using ramps while you can because they are only available during a size to eight week period during the year. He also suggested that after you cook the dish, let it rest for eight minutes.

Chicken Ingredients

• 2 Whole; attached/double Chicken Breasts (boneless; skin-on)
• Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 lb Turkey Sausage
• 1/4 lb Ramps (chopped)
• 1/4 lb Peas
• 1 C Torn Bread (about 1/2-inch pieces)
• 2 Eggs

Salsa Verde Ingredients

• 1/2 C Fresh Parsley Leaves
• 1/4 C Fresh Fennel Fronds
• 1/4 C Fresh Mint Leaves
• 1/4 C Fresh Chervil
• 2 tbsp Capers (drained)
• 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 1 tbsp Crushed Red Chile Flakes
• 1/2 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper

Mario Batali: The Chew Stuffed Chicken Recipe with Salsa Verde Directions

1. Pound out the chicken to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
2. Preheat oven to 425°F.
3. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add a few tbsp of olive oil and the turkey sausage.
4. Brown the meat, crumbling as you cook it and add a generous amount of salt and pepper.
5. Add the ramps and cook until softened.
6. Add the peas, cook for 30 seconds, remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly.
7. Add the breadcrumbs and egg to the turkey mixture and mix until combined.
8. Season the chicken with a good amount of salt and pepper.
9. Spoon the mixture over the chicken and roll up the chicken, securing with butchers twine every inch.
10. Transfer the chicken to the oven and cook until meat registers 160°F when measured with a meat thermometer (about 30 to 40 minutes).
11. Allow chicken to rest 10 minutes before carving.
12. Meanwhile, combine all of the salsa verde ingredients in a food processor.
13. Pulse until a chunky paste is formed. Check seasoning, adjusting as needed.
14. Using an electric slicer or very sharp knife, cut the chicken into disks.
15. Serve drizzled with salsa verde.