Spatchcock Poussin with Couscous Salad

Rosemary and garlic marinated spatchcock chicken served over a vibrant herb and lemon-flecked couscous salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 825.2 kcals 1650.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 42.2 grams 84.4 grams
Fat 52.9 grams 105.8 grams
Protein 56.1 grams 112.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
pinch
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Zest and juice
1
piece
Lemon
Zest only
GrainsCereals
100
g
Couscous
Toasted
Meat
2
piece
Poussin
Whole birds
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
Sliced
1
tbsp
Rosemary
Chopped leaves
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Cracked
1
tsp
1
tsp
Coriander
Chopped
1
tsp
Mint
Shredded
OilsFats
50
ml
Olive Oil
For marinade
20
ml
Olive Oil
For salad
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Chilli
Finely diced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 230°C.
  • Cut along one side of the spine to remove the backbone of the bird.
  • Flatten the bird by breaking the breast bone with your hand.
  • Cross the legs and tuck them into holes made in the skin.
  • Tuck the wings under the body and repeat for the second bird.
  • Marinade the birds in garlic, rosemary, lemon, and olive oil for one hour.
  • Grill skin-side down on a tray for three minutes under a hot grill.
  • Turn the birds and grill for 30 seconds.
  • Bake in the oven for eight minutes until the juices run clear.
  • Dissolve the stock cube in 180ml of boiling water mixed with olive oil.
  • Pour the liquid over the couscous and let it sit covered for five minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and mix in the pepper, herbs, chilli, and lemon zest.
  • Serve the birds and meat juices on top of the couscous.