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Mary Berry Spatchcock Chicken Recipe

Mary Berry Spatchcock Chicken Recipe

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Mary Berry Spatchcock Chicken recipe involves flattening a whole chicken for faster, even roasting. The chicken is marinated with lemon, garlic, and herbs, enhancing flavor and tenderness. Roasted until golden and crispy, it's served with juices or a light sauce. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for family meals or casual entertaining.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 4 people
Calories 342 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp kitchen scissors or poultry shears
  • Roasting tin or ovenproof dish
  • Pastry brush
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large fennel bulb
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 100 ml white wine
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons sun dried tomato paste
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1 tablespoon runny honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 200°C (180°C Fan/Gas 6). Heat the olive oil in a deep lidded casserole or large, lidded, ovenproof frying pan over a high heat. Add the onion, fennel, and red pepper, frying for about 3–4 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the garlic and fry for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the white wine and boil to reduce by half. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, sun dried tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Place the whole chicken breast side down on a chopping board. Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, remove the backbone by cutting along both sides. Turn the chicken over and press down on the breastbone to flatten it, creating a spatchcock chicken.
  • Place the flattened chicken, breast side up, on top of the vegetable mixture in the casserole or frying pan. Arrange the lemon slices and bay leaves over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the dish with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for about 35 minutes. Remove the lid, sprinkle the paprika over the chicken, and drizzle with honey. Return to the oven, uncovered, for about 30 minutes to brown and finish cooking.
  • Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Spoon the vegetables onto a hot platter and carve or joint the chicken before arranging it on top of the vegetables.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Calories: Approximately 342 kcal | Fat: 18g | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 32g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Sodium: 545mg
Keyword Mary Berry Spatchcock Chicken Recipe
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