XXX Cajun Beer BBQ Chicken is inspired by the deep south of the United States, with a way of cooking famous in Portugal, and all topped off with Queensland’s favourite beer, XXXX GOLD.
PREP: 10 MINS | COOK: 1.5 HRS | SERVES: 4 |
INGREDIENTS:
– 1 x whole chicken
– 1 x can of XXXX GOLD
– 1 lemon
– 1 fresh red chilli
– 1 bunch of spring onions, trimmed
– 1 bunch of fresh coriander
RUB:
– 1 heaped tablespoon of smoked paprika
– 1 heaped teaspoon of cayenne pepper
– 1 heaped tablespoon of garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon of onion powder
– 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon of dried basil
– 1 teaspoon of dried chili flakes
– 1 teaspoon of sea salt
– 1 tablespoon of black pepper
– 1 heaped tablespoon of brown sugar
METHOD:
1. Place chicken breast side down on a board so the back is facing up, and the drumsticks are pointing towards you.
2. Using sharp shears, cut along both sides of the spine, from bottom to top. Remove and discard the spine.
3. Press down firmly on the chicken to flatten .
4. Combine rub ingredients in large mortar and pestle.
5. Sprinkle rub over chicken and massage it in.
6. Crack open a XXXX GOLD, have a sip, and pour it over the chicken.
7. Reapply rub to any parts of the chicken that may have washed off.
8. Put the chicken on a hot barbecue, with the back up, and place a brick covered in aluminium foil to weigh it down. Cook for 50 minutes.
9. Flip the chicken and cook for a further 40 minutes.
10. Pour some more XXXX GOLD over the chicken, and add slices of lemon to taste. Cook for a further 10 minutes.
11. Flip chicken again, pour more XXXX GOLD, and add more lemon. Cook for a final 5 minutes or until cooked through.
12. Serve with sliced chilli, spring onions, and coriander leaves.