Spatchcock barbecue chicken

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1. Video tutorial: Spatchcocking a chicken

1. Mix together the oil, paprika, garlic, lemon zest and salt and pepper. Brush this all over the skin of the spatchcock chicken and leave in the fridge for 30 mins to marinate.
2. To cook on a barbecue: cook for 5 mins each side in the centre, then draw aside to the edges to cook on a gentler heat. Turn regularly. Baste in between with beer or water. To check that it's cooked through, pierce with a knife between the thighs and breast bone: the flesh should be white and firm.
3. Remove from the heat and leave to rest, covered with foil, for 10-15 mins. Cut into portions, drizzle over lemon juice and seasoning, plus a little oil and pinches of paprika. Serve with the lemon quarters.

To griddle

Heat the pan to medium hot, then cook the chicken for 20-30 mins on each side, covered with a wok lid to allow steam to help cook through. Sprinkle with water or beer if it gets too dry.

Per serving

650 kcalories, protein 59g, carbohydrate 1g, fat 45 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 1g, salt 0.91 g

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• Lynda

  07 April 2008

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  We often cook this for our family bbq's, it is an easy way to cook the chicken, and leaves it delicious and moist. It is one of our favourites

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• Sally

  25 August 2008

  Sally commented on this recipe

  I love this recipe, I don't think it is only for keen cooks. I found this incredibly easy. A little instruction for spatchcocking would be good for those people not having done it before. Although even that is very easy with a good pair of sharp scissors. I roast the marinated bird in the oven, Fan 190c for about 45-60 minutes.

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• Sylvia

  09 January 2009

  Sylvia commented on this recipe

  I've made this a couple of times with spatchcocked poussin and it's lovely. A tasty meal

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  30 June 2009

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  Very yummy indeed and easy to do. I found the video very useful.

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Ingredients

• 1.3kg chicken , spatchcocked
• little beer or water, to taste
• 2 lemons , quartered, to serve

FOR THE MARINADE

• 3 tbsp olive oil , plus extra to serve
• 1 tsp paprika , plus extra to serve
• 1 garlic clove , crushed zest and juice 1 lemon
• the zest and juice of 1 lemon

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Difficulty and servings

Serves 2 - 4

Preparation and cooking times

Prep 20 mins

Cook 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1.3kg chicken , spatchcocked
• little beer or water, to taste
• 2 lemons , quartered, to serve

FOR THE MARINADE

• 3 tbsp olive oil , plus extra to serve
• 1 tsp paprika , plus extra to serve
• 1 garlic clove , crushed zest and juice 1 lemon
• the zest and juice of 1 lemon

Per serving

650 kcalories, protein 59g, carbohydrate 1g, fat 45 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 1g, salt 0.91 g

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