Roasted Spatchcock with Spicy Potatoes and Orange and Watercress Salad

Roasted chicken served with crispy paprika-spiced potatoes and a fresh orange and watercress salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1208.9 kcals 4835.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 38.6 grams 154.5 grams
Fat 76.5 grams 305.8 grams
Protein 93.1 grams 372.4 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
0.5
tsp
Tabasco Sauce
Or to taste
Fruits
4
piece
Orange
Sliced into rounds
Meat
2.5
kg
Spring Chicken
4 birds weighing 500-750g each, halved
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Sea Salt
For chicken seasoning
1
tsp
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
2
tbsp
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For rubbing chicken
4
tbsp
Olive Oil
Divided use for roasting and dressing
Vegetables
1
kg
Potatoes
Large dice
1
piece
Red Onion
Finely sliced
30
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Peel and dice the potatoes into 1.5cm cubes.
  • Toss potatoes in a bowl with two tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Roast potatoes on a baking tray for 50 minutes until golden.
  • Spatchcock the chickens by removing the backbone and flattening the breastbone.
  • Place chicken in a baking dish, rub with olive oil and season.
  • Roast chicken in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden.
  • Peel the oranges by cutting away skin and pith with a knife.
  • Slice the oranges widthways into 5mm slices.
  • Arrange orange slices, sliced onion, and watercress on a plate.
  • Drizzle the salad with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Rest the cooked chicken for five minutes before serving.
  • Whisk tomato paste, vinegar, paprika, Tabasco, salt, and remaining oil.
  • Toss the roasted potatoes in the spicy dressing.
  • Serve the chicken with potatoes and orange salad.