Tex-Mex Brick Chicken

Tender spatchcocked chicken marinated in a smoky chilli paste, griddled under a weighted brick, and served with savory black beans.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.1 kcals 2840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 54.2 grams 216.8 grams
Fat 34.6 grams 138.2 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.5 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
4
tbsp
Tomato Salsa
ready-made
Dairy
15
g
Butter
large knob
50
g
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
juice only
GrainsCereals
4
piece
Tacos
soft
LegumesPulses
800
g
Mexican Black Beans
2 x 400g tins
Meat
1
piece
Chicken
large, whole, spatchcocked and de-boned
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Sea Salt Flakes
generous pinch
2
tsp
Oregano
fresh leaves
2
clove
Garlic
roughly chopped
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
0.5
bunch
Coriander
stalks chopped, leaves reserved for garnish
OilsFats
60
ml
Vegetables
2
piece
0.25
piece
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped to garnish
2
handful
Lettuce
shredded

Steps

  • Dry-fry chipotle and habanero chillies in a hot pan until skins are blackened.
  • Soak chillies in warm water for 20 minutes until soft.
  • Remove stalks, seeds, and skins from chillies, then chop the flesh.
  • Pound chilli flesh with salt and olive oil in a pestle and mortar to a smooth paste.
  • Mix orange juice, oregano, and garlic into the chilli paste.
  • Spread the marinade over the spatchcocked chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan and fry onion and garlic until soft.
  • Stir in coriander stalks and fry for 4 minutes.
  • Add black beans with their liquid, boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Heat a griddle pan and place chicken skin-side down in the pan.
  • Place a foil-wrapped brick on the chicken and cook for 25 minutes until juices run clear.
  • Rest the chicken before carving and serve with frijoles, cheese, salsa, lettuce, and tacos.