Recipe 13 : Spiced Portuguese Chicken

Ingredients :

1 small red onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

2 tablespoons grated lemon rind

1.5 teaspoons chili flakes

1 teaspoons smoked paprika

2 teaspoons oil

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

1.4kg whole chicken

1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

lemon wedges, to serve

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put the onion, garlic, lemon rind, chili flakes, paprika, oil and vinegar in a food processor and process until a smooth paste forms.

2. Cut the chicken down the backbone with sharp scissors and press down on the breast bone to flatten.

3. Score the flesh with a sharp knife and brush the spice mixture over the chicken and refrigerate overnight.

4. Preheat the oven to 400F Gas 6.

5. Place the flattened chicken, skin-side-up, under a hot grill and cook for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

6. Transfer to a roasting tin and roast for 35-40 minutes, or until cooked through.

7. Sprinkle the chicken with the parsley and drizzle with any pan juices.

8. Serve with lemon wedges.
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