Peri Peri Butterflied Chicken

Ingredients

• •1 whole chicken (butterflied)
• •4 red chillies
• •6 garlic cloves
• •Juice of 2 lemons
• •2 tsp smoked paprika
• •1 tsp oregano
• •3 tbsp olive oil
• •2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• •1 tsp salt
• •1 tsp sugar

Method

1. 1Butterfly the chicken: cut along both sides of the backbone and remove it. Press flat.
2. 2Blend all marinade ingredients into a smooth peri peri sauce.
3. 3Score the chicken flesh deeply and rub marinade all over, under the skin too.
4. 4Marinate for at least 2 hours — overnight is best.
5. 5Preheat oven to 220°C. Place chicken flat on a roasting tray skin-side up.
6. 6Roast for 35–40 minutes until skin is charred and juices run clear.
7. 7Rest for 10 minutes, then cut into quarters and serve with chips.