Spiced Spatchcock Chicken, Roasted Roots and Preserved Lemon Yoghurt

A preserved lemon yoghurt made with lots of fresh herbs adds freshness to contrast this richly spiced chicken. It can be served cold or at room temper...A preserved lemon yoghurt made with lots of fresh herbs adds freshness to contrast this richly spiced chicken. It can be served cold or at room temperature, making it a great option for entertaining. Most butchers will spatchcock a chicken for you if you are not confident doing it yourself.



See our ‘Broths’ section for ideas on how to use the leftover bones and carcass.
Read more A preserved lemon yoghurt made with lots of fresh herbs adds freshness to contrast this richly spiced chicken. It can be served cold or at room temperature, making it a great option for entertaining. Most butchers will spatchcock a chicken for you if you are not confident doing it yourself.



See our ‘Broths’ section for ideas on how to use the leftover bones and carcass.
A preserved lemon yoghurt made with lots of fresh herbs adds freshness to contrast this richly spiced chicken. It can be served cold or at room temperature, making it a great option for entertaining. Most butchers will spatchcock a chicken for you if you are not confident doing it yourself.

See our ‘Broths’ section for ideas on how to use the leftover bones and carcass.

Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
60 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Probiotics
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Probiotics
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

71g
Protein
865kcal
Calories
55g
Total Fat
24g
Carbs
10g
Sugars
7g
Fibre
140mg
Calcium
11%
 
5mg
Iron
28%
 
109mg
Magnesium
26%
 
1673mg
Potassium
36%
 
823mg
Sodium
36%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
1.3mcg
Vitamin B12
54%
 
2mcg
Vitamin D
10%
 
2.4mg
Vitamin E
16%
 
109mcg
Vitamin B9
27%
 
1143mcg
Vitamin A
127%
 
17mg
Vitamin C
19%
 
4.4mg
Zinc
40%
 
35mcg
Vitamin K
29%
 
0.3mg
Copper
33%
 
1mg
Vitamin B2
77%
 
22.9mg
Vitamin B3
143%
 
1.2mg
Vitamin B6
71%
 
599mg
Phosphorus
48%
 
Protein: 71g; Calories: 865kcal; Total Fat: 55g; Carbs: 24g; Sugars: 10g; Fibre: 7g; Calcium: 140mg (11%); Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 109mg (26%); Potassium: 1673mg (36%); Sodium: 823mg (36%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 1.3mcg (54%); Vitamin D: 2mcg (10%); Vitamin E: 2.4mg (16%); Vitamin B9: 109mcg (27%); Vitamin A: 1143mcg (127%); Vitamin C: 17mg (19%); Zinc: 4.4mg (40%); Vitamin K: 35mcg (29%); Copper: 0.3mg (33%); Vitamin B2: 1mg (77%); Vitamin B3: 22.9mg (143%); Vitamin B6: 1.2mg (71%); Phosphorus: 599mg (48%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Probiotics
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy

Ingredients

Serves 6
whole chicken
sea salt
fine
black pepper
garlic powder
thyme (dried)
smoked paprika
nutmeg (ground)
brown sugar
cornflour
For the roasted roots
carrot
Swaps: swede, sweet potatoes, turnip
peeled and cut into 3cm pieces
parsnip
Swaps: swede, sweet potatoes, turnip
peeled and cut into 3cm pieces
Swaps: swede, sweet potatoes, turnip
cut in half if large
For the preserved lemon yoghurt
preserved lemon
seeds removed and finely chopped
chives
Swaps: parsley
finely sliced
mint
Swaps: parsley
finely sliced
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan.

2

Place the chicken onto a chopping board breast-side down. Using a strong pair of kitchen scissors, remove the spine. Save to make chicken stock with.

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