In this barbecued chicken recipe the segmented chicken is seasoned with delicious Mexican spices and served with grilled corn cobs and seared lime cheeks.
1.Using kitchen scissors, cut along both sides of chicken backbone; discard backbone. Place chicken, skin-side up, on board; press down on breastbone to flatten.
2.Dry-fry spices in a small frying pan until fragrant. Combine spices and oil in small bowl. Rub spice mixture all over chicken; season.
3.Heat covered barbecue. Cook chicken skin-side down over high heat until browned. Turn chicken; cook, covered, using indirect heat (following manufacturer’s instructions) for about 1 hour. Remove from heat, cover with foil; stand 10 minutes.
4.Meanwhile, cook corn on barbecue using direct heat. Turn while cooking, until browned and tender. Cook limes cut-side down, until browned.
5.Serve chicken with limes and corn topped with butter.
Related
Sign up for our newsletter
Want 20% off at THE ICONIC? Sign up to the latest news at Women’s Weekly Food.