Recipe by Ninja Kitchen
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- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total time: 50 mins
- Skill Easy
- Serves 6 people
Spicy Roast Spatchcock Chicken
TIP: Chicken can be left to marinate first.
Utensils required
Ingredients
- 2.2kg whole chicken
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp rose harissa
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Flaked sea salt and ground black pepper, as desired
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Method
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Step 1
Place chicken, breast side down on a large chopping board. With a pair of poultry shears or scissors remove the backbone. Turn chicken over and press down on breast to flatten. Trim off any excess skin.
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Step 2
In a small bowl, mix lemon zest, juice, harissa and oil. Brush mixture all over chicken and season as desired.
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Step 3
Insert both crisper plates into the drawer. Place chicken breast side down, in the centre, of crisper plates. Insert drawer into unit.
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Step 4
Select MEGAZONE, select ROAST, set temperature to 190°C and set time to 35 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking.
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Step 5
When 20 minutes remain, open drawer and flip chicken. Close drawer to continue cooking.
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Step 6
Cooking is complete when chicken reach an internal temperature of 75˚C. Leave to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
