Ingredients

  • 2 -4 baby chickens, spatchcocks (depending on whether making for 2 or 4)
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 5 tablespoons mango chutney
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Method

  • Prep time does not include marinating time.
  • Using kitchen scissors, cut each spatchcock in half, along backbone and breast bone, may discard backbone if desired, I never bother.
  • Combine everything from the paprika down to the olive oil in a large bowl or storage container, add spatchcocks, combine well, cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
  • Pre-heat oven to 200 degress Celsius, drain spatchcocks and reserve marinade.
  • Place spatchcocks, skin side up, on a rack in a baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for about 35-40 Min's or until spatchcocks are cooked through, brushing with reserved marinade, several times during cooking.
  • Vinaigrette.
  • Combine all ingredients in screw-topped jar and shake well.
  • Serve spatchcocks drizzled with vinaigrette.