You could also add a premade spice rub of your choice
How to butterfly a whole chicken
Learn how to butterfly a whole chicken with this how to guide.
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 1.5kg whole chicken
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp mixed herbs
- 1 lemon
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
- Butterfly the chicken by cutting out the backbone with kitchen scissors. Turn the chicken over and tuck the legs so the drumsticks are facing inwards. Press down firmly on the breastbone to flatten.
- Score 2-3 cuts into both the legs and breasts and transfer to a dish.
- Prepare the marinade by combining garlic, mixed herbs, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken, then cover and leave in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your BBQ to medium heat.
- Place the chicken on the BBQ skin side down and cook for 5-10 minutes until golden brown and lightly charred. Reduce the heat to low and flip the chicken over. Cover and cook for a further 35-40 minutes or until the juices run clear and the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 75°C.
- Transfer the chicken to a board or plate, cover loosely with tinfoil and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Top tip: For a quicker alternative, pick up a premade spice rub instore.