LEMON, GARLIC & HERB SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN

Spatchcocked Lemon and Herb Chicken with Raita and Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

PREP 15m

COOK 40m

TOTAL 55m

SERVES 2-4

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

  • 1 whole chicken, spatchcocked

  • 6 garlic cloves, grated

  • Small handful mint & parsley, finely diced

  • Zest of 1 lemon, juice of 1/2 lemon

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp pepper

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Raita:

  • 125g Natural Yogurt

  • 10-15 leaves mint, finely chopped

  • 1 inch cucumber, finely diced

  • Zest of 1/2 lemon

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp pepper

For the Tomato & Mozzarella Salad:

  • 1 beef tomato

  • 1 ball mozzarella

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Fresh basil leaves

  • Black olives, optional

To Serve:

  • Chips

  • Pittas

Method:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. Prepare the Chicken Marinade: In a small bowl, combine the grated garlic, finely diced mint and parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Rub this marinade all over the spatchcocked chicken, making sure to coat it evenly. Reserve a tablespoon of the marinade to add to the chicken once cooked.

  3. Bake the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.

  4. Prepare the Raita: In a mixing bowl, combine the natural yogurt, chopped mint, diced cucumber, lemon zest, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine. Refrigerate the raita until needed.

  5. Prepare the Tomato & Mozzarella Salad: Slice the beef tomato and mozzarella ball into rounds. Arrange them alternately on a serving plate. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Add black olives if desired.

  6. Serve: Serve the spatchcocked lemon and herb chicken with the prepared raita and tomato & mozzarella salad. Optionally, serve with chips and pittas to make your own version of gyros. Drizzle the reserved marinade over the cooked chicken before serving.

  7. Enjoy! Serve hot and enjoy your delicious meal!