Lemon and Honey Spatchcock Chicken with Quinoa and Broad Bean Salad

Spatchcock chicken marinated in honey and preserved lemon, served with a fresh quinoa, olive, and broad bean salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 953.6 kcals 3814.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 65.2 grams 260.8 grams
Fat 51.2 grams 204.6 grams
Protein 60.6 grams 242.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
150
g
1
piece
Preserved Lemon
finely sliced
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
200
g
Quinoa
cooked
LegumesPulses
60
g
Meat
1.2
kg
Chicken
spatchcocked and backbone removed
NutsSeeds
4
clove
Garlic
null
1
sprig
Rosemary
leaves only
1
pinch
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
1
handful
Parsley
null
1
handful
Mint
null
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
50
ml
1
tbsp
45
ml
Other
90
g
Honey
clear
1
tbsp
Honey
clear
Vegetables
3
piece
Green Chilli
seeds removed, roughly chopped
3
tbsp
Green Olives
Gordal or Queen, pitted and segmented

Steps

  • Blend all marinade ingredients into a smooth paste using a pestle and mortar or food processor.
  • Brush marinade onto the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Cook the chicken for 20-25 minutes until golden-brown and cooked through.
  • Rest the chicken then divide into four pieces.
  • Fry pumpkin and sunflower seeds in rapeseed oil until golden-brown and set aside.
  • Combine quinoa, olives, preserved lemon, broad beans, parsley, and mint in a bowl.
  • Stir in the cooled seeds and season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over the salad and chicken.
  • Serve the chicken pieces with the quinoa salad.