Chermoula chicken with quinoa and lentil salad

Step 1

Preheat oven to 150C. To make the chermoula, process the onion, chilli, chopped coriander, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, ground coriander and turmeric in a food processor until smooth. Season.

Step 2

Place the chicken, breast-side down, on a clean work surface. Use kitchen scissors to cut along each side of the backbone to remove. Discard.

Step 3

Turn the chicken breast-side up. Use the palm of your hand to push the breast down to flatten. Tuck the wings under the breast bone. Place in a roasting pan. Pour over the chermoula, spreading to evenly coat. Cover with foil. Roast for 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and roast for a further 30 mins or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a sharp knife to carefully cut into pieces.

Step 4

Meanwhile, place the quinoa and 1 cup (250ml) water in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 15 mins or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Set aside, covered, for 10 mins to stand. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 5

Combine the quinoa, lentils, tomato, coriander and mint in a large bowl. Drizzle with half the lemon juice and toss to combine.

Step 6

Combine the yoghurt, tahini and remaining lemon juice in a small bowl. Season. Sprinkle with paprika.

Step 7

Divide the quinoa salad and chicken among serving plates. Serve with the tahini yoghurt and lemon wedges.