Lebanese barbecue chicken

Name: Lebanese barbecue chicken
Prep time: 12h
Cook time: 45m
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Lebanese

Grilled to perfection, this Lebanese-style chicken is best served with labneh, flatbread and pickled vegetables

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Cuisine:Lebanese

Cook time:45m

Prep time:12h

Servings:5

2 tsp sumac

1½ tsp cumin powder

2 tsp paprika

½ tsp cinnamon powder

5 garlic cloves, crushed

Juice and zest of 1 lemon 

75ml olive oil

1 ½ -2kg chicken, spatchcocked

Labneh, flatbreads and pickled vegetables to serve

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Ingredient Substitution Guide

1. Mix the spices with garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest and oil and rub all over the chicken. Leave to marinate in the fridge overnight.

2. The next day, cook the chicken slowly over a low barbecue for 30 minutes, turning regularly until the centre reaches 74°C and the juices run clear.

3. Alternatively, roast at 190°C for 45 minutes in an oven, then toast the skin in a very hot griddle.

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