Whole Butterflied Thai Spiced Chicken

Bring the aromas of Thailand to your table. This easy barbecued butterfly chicken has laksa curry and coriander flavours that will make your mouth water.

Ingredients

1 Large whole chicken
4 Tbsp laksa curry paste
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Lime, zested and juiced
3 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp fish sauce
½ Cup coconut cream
4 Kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded
Thai basil
Bean shoots
Red chili
Coriander

Method

1. Prepare the chicken by placing breast side down on a board and cutting out the back bone. Flip it back over and flatten by pressing on the breastbone.

2. In a bowl, combine the laksa paste, vegetable oil, lime zest and juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, coconut cream and shredded lime leaves. Place the butterflied chicken in a glass or ceramic baking dish and pour the marinade over the top. Cover with cling film and leave in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.

3. Pre heat the BBQ on a low heat and grill the butterflied chicken for 40 minutes or until the juices from the thigh run clear when pierced with a skewer.

4. Garnish with Thai basil, bean shoots, coriander and fresh sliced red chili.

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