Sizzling braai chicken

Prep time
15min
Cook time
30min
Serves
6

Braaiing a whole bird may seem intimidating, but it’s easy if you spatchcock the chicken and braai over indirect heat.

Ingredients:

  • 45ml braai seasoning
  • 5ml brown sugar
  • 5ml paprika
  • 2.5ml cumin
  • 2.5ml cayenne pepper
  • 30ml oil
  • 1 whole chicken

Salad

  • a handful of fresh, mixed herbs
  • 80g sugar snaps, blanched
  • a handful of green tomatoes (optional)
  • ⅓ cucumber, sliced
  • 1 lettuce head
  • 60ml garlic-and-herb dressing

Method:

  • In a small bowl, mix the braai seasoning, sugar, paprika, cumin, cayenne and oil.
  • Smear the mixture over the butterflied, whole chicken.
  • Preheat the braai stand when the coals are starting to cool down.
  • Place the chicken over the grid and braai for 30 minutes, turning every so often.
  • Mix the salad ingredients in a bowl and serve with the chicken.