Cumin and Yoghurt Chicken with Cucumber and Dill Salad

A spatchcocked chicken marinated in spiced yoghurt and grilled for tenderness, served with a fresh, citrusy cucumber and dill salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 715 kcals 2860 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.1 grams 28.5 grams
Fat 54.6 grams 218.4 grams
Protein 48.8 grams 195.2 grams
Cook Time
35 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
300
ml
Natural Yoghurt
for the marinade
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only, for the salad
Meat
1
kg
Chicken
spatchcocked, preferably organic
NutsSeeds
2
tbsp
Mint
finely chopped, or coriander
1
tbsp
2
cloves
Garlic
finely grated or crushed
1
pinch
2
tbsp
Dill
chopped, or mint/coriander
1
pinch
Sea Salt
to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for the marinade
1
drizzle
Olive Oil
for the pan
4
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Cucumber
large, or 2 medium

Steps

  • Whisk together the yoghurt, herbs, lemon juice, cumin, olive oil, and garlic in a bowl.
  • Slit the chicken legs at the bone and massage the marinade thoroughly into the meat.
  • Chill the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours.
  • Heat the oven to 200°C.
  • Sear the marinated chicken skin-side down in a hot griddle pan for 3 minutes per side until marked.
  • Place the chicken in a roasting tin and bake for 30 minutes until the juices run clear.
  • Allow the roasted chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  • Halve the cucumbers lengthways and remove the seeds with a spoon.
  • Slice cucumber into wedges and toss with lemon juice, oil, dill, salt, and pepper.
  • Carve the chicken into eight pieces and serve alongside the cucumber salad.