What does the cryptic crossword clue "Persian prophet raised lightweight chicken for cooking (9)" mean?

The definition is "Persian prophet". The wordplay uses a reversal. OZ (reversal="OZ") + ROASTER (synonym="chicken for cooking") = ZOROASTER; definition: "Persian prophet" The answer is ZOROASTER.

Persian prophet raised lightweight chicken for cooking (9)

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