{"id":25835,"date":"2019-09-23T10:51:53","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T08:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/?p=25835"},"modified":"2019-09-23T10:51:53","modified_gmt":"2019-09-23T08:51:53","slug":"braai-day-how-to-make-the-perfect-spatchcock-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/braai-day-how-to-make-the-perfect-spatchcock-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Braai Day: How To Make The Perfect Spatchcock Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who doesn’t love a giant juicy chicken? For aeons, men and human have indulged in interestingly-cooked poultry, and this particular spatchcock\u00a0configuration has become a favourite on the braai<\/a>. Being a timeless and delicious meal option, a spatchcock chicken is an amazing addition to any braai-master’s arsenal; and here’s how to whip one up!<\/span><\/p>\n

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INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

2-3<\/strong> whole free range chickens<\/span>
\n Sea salt<\/span>
\n Freshly ground black pepper<\/span>
\n Olive oil<\/span>
\n 1<\/strong> lemon, quartered<\/span><\/p>\n

For the Rice:<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

1.5 cups<\/strong> of rice<\/span>
\n 3 cups<\/strong> of chicken stock<\/span><\/p>\n

Lemon butter:<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

150g<\/strong> unsalted butter<\/span>
\n 5-6<\/strong> garlic cloves, crushed<\/span>
\n 1<\/strong> lemon, juiced<\/span>
\n Olive oil<\/span>
\n Sea salt<\/span>
\n Handful of fresh Italian parsley, chopped<\/span><\/p>\n

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EQUIPMENT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1 medium-sized pot with a sealable lid<\/span>
\n Braai\/barbeque<\/span>
\n 1 small pot<\/span><\/p>\n

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METHOD<\/strong><\/span>
\n Serves 6 people<\/span>
\n Preparation: 10 minutes<\/span>
\n Cooking time: 60 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

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So instead of telling you how to spatchcock a chicken, watch this short video and you\u2019ll know how to. Once you have cut the spine out turn the chicken over and push down.<\/span><\/p>\n

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