Spatchcocked Lemon and Maple Syrup-Roasted Chicken with Caesar Salad

Flavor flattened chicken with lemon and maple syrup, then roast and serve alongside a fresh, homemade Caesar salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1208 kcals 4832.1 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.1 grams 88.5 grams
Fat 83 grams 331.8 grams
Protein 93.1 grams 372.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
3
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
75
g
Parmesan
grated
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
2
slices
Bread
cut into 2cm cubes
Liquids
75
ml
Meat
2
kg
Chicken
free-range
NutsSeeds
4
sprigs
Thyme
leaves only
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
head
Garlic
top sliced off, remaining bulb wrapped in foil
2
sprigs
Rosemary
leaves only, finely chopped
OilsFats
150
ml
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
extra virgin
Vegetables
1
head
Romaine Lettuce
roughly chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Cut through both sides of the chicken backbone with kitchen scissors and remove it.
  • Press the chicken flat onto a roasting tray and turn it breast side up.
  • Mix maple syrup, lemon juice, mustard, and thyme in a bowl.
  • Season the chicken and coat the skin with the maple syrup mixture.
  • Roast the chicken and the foil-wrapped garlic for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the soft garlic and continue roasting the chicken for another 25 minutes.
  • Rest the cooked chicken for 5 to 10 minutes before carving.
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic into a food processor.
  • Add wine, vinegar, mustard, egg yolks, Worcestershire sauce, and parmesan and blend.
  • Stream in the rapeseed oil while blending until the dressing emulsifies.
  • Coat bread cubes in olive oil and rosemary, then fry until golden.
  • Toss lettuce with hot croutons and dressing and serve with the chicken.