Spicy butterflied chicken with sweet potato wedges

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    613 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    European

Spicy butterflied chicken with sweet potato wedges

This spicy butterflied chicken cooks in record time and is mega delicious! Serve with sweet potato wedges for an easy family meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 whole chicken 1.6kg | 3.5 pounds
  • 3 lemons halved
  • 1 bulb garlic halved horizontally
  • 6 large sweet potatoes scrubbed clean, sliced into chunky wedges
  • Olive oil to drizzle
  • Freshly ground pepper to season

For the spice rub

  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic granules or powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220C (425F). Line a deep roasting tray with greaseproof paper and do same with a smaller tray for the potatoes.
  2. Put all the ingredients for the spice rub in a pestle and mortal and crush together.
  3. Place the chicken on a board breast-side down. Use kitchen scissors to cut along the backbone.
  4. Turn the chicken over and then press down to flatten. Transfer to the prepared tray.
  5. Rub the chicken with the spice rub to coat - reserving some for the potatoes. Arrange the garlic and lemons around it and drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Place the potatoes in a plastic bag and add 1 tablespoon of the spice rub and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss to coat and empty onto the smaller tray.
  7. Place the chicken on a low shelf in the oven and the potatoes above (or side by side if you have the space). Roast for 40 minutes, basting the chicken with the pan juices halfway through. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature is 165° D (75° C) if you want to check with a digital thermometer.
  8. Take out of the oven and leave to rest for 5-10 minutes before carving.

Notes

  • Do not rinse the chicken. Wash your hands very thoroughly after handling the chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 613kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 1130mg (47%) Potassium 1179mg (34%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 29060IU (581%) Vitamin C 50.9mg (57%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 613 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 613kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 1130mg 47%
Potassium 1179mg 25%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 29060IU 581%
Vitamin C 50.9mg 57%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 4.3mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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