Celebration dinner? Make this roast chicken with nutty stuffing

Celebration dinner? This roast chicken will win over family and friends.
A golden, juicy roast chicken is an essential part of a special dinner. You might need more than one to keep the crowds happy! The zesty stuffing is rich with walnuts and pine nuts and, when your guests try the stuffing balls, they will thank you for these little mouthfuls of deliciousness.
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 fresh whole chicken
50g butter, melted
For the stuffing
6 rashers thin sliced streaky bacon, divided
1 onion, finely chopped
1 celery, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 slice fresh bread, cut into 1cm pieces
1 orange, grated rind and juice
3/4 cup walnut pieces, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts, whole
2 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 egg, beaten
Salt
Black pepper
Method
Stuffing balls
Make 12 stuffing balls from the remaining stuffing mixture. Place on a lined baking tray in a single layer. Drizzle or spray with a little oil and bake at 180℃ for 20 minutes.
NOTE: Placing the bacon in the freezer for 20 minutes will make it easier to chop.