Sunday Roast Chicken (Spatchcock/Half) - Cooking Method

Step 1

Remove the Sunday Roast Chicken - Half from the package and place it on a tray.

Step 2

Toss and massage the chicken to refresh the marinade.

Step 3

Warm up your oven to 160℃ or Gas Mark Grease a baking tray with a teaspoon of oil and place the chicken on the tray. Cover it completely with aluminium foil and place the tray in the preheated oven. Let it cook for 20-25 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the baking tray from the oven, take off the aluminium foil, and use a spoon to pour the juices that have collected on the tray over the meat. Increase the temperature of the oven to 210℃ and place the uncovered chicken back in the oven. Let it cook for 15 minutes or until the skin turns golden-brown.

Step 5

Once the color is achieved and the skin becomes crispy remove the tray from the oven. Place the bird on a serving dish and once again drizzle the juices that have collected in the tray over it.

Step 6

Let the Sunday Roast Chicken - Half rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Step 7

Serve with the roasted vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes for a delicious Christmas feast.