Peri Peri Chicken

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Makes: 1 Whole Chicken

Prep Time: 30 mins plus 1-2 days curing/marinating

Cook Time:1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

1 Spatchcock Chicken

Salt for cure

1 Red pepper

1 Red onion

4 Peri Peri chillies (or Thai)

9 Garlic cloves

1.5 Tbsp Dried oregano

1 Lemon Zest & juice

2 Tbsp Smoked paprika

1 Tbsp Ground coriander

50ml Red wine vinegar

1-2 Tbsp maple syrup (or sugar)

Salt & Pepper to taste

Char the red pepper and onion on a bbq or pan to get some smoky flavour 4-6 mins.
Add to a blender with the rest of the ingredients. Blend for a few mins until the texture in the video is achieved. Your peri peri marinade is ready for business.
Prick the chicken all over then salt cure the chicken ideally overnight. 1-2 hrs ok.
Pat dry. Add half the marinade and marinate ideally overnight.
Put it on a wire rack over a tray. Roast 350f-150c for 1 hr. Then baste with more marinade.
Crank oven to 450f-235c. Roast 10 mins. You’re gonna do this twice. Your smoke alarm may go off!
Rest for 10 mins. Carve and serve. Chips and salad are good sides!