Follow these steps for perfect results
whole chicken
butterflied or splatchcocked
unsalted butter
softened
sage
chopped
rosemary
chopped
garlic clove
chopped
sea salt
to taste
fresh ground black pepper
to taste
olive oil
to taste
lamb shoulder
butterflied and flattened
radicchio
quartered
baby fennel
quartered
sweet peppers
as desired
chilies
as desired
Spanish onion
sliced 1-cm thick
kumara
sliced thick, par-boiled
red wine vinegar
to taste
Mix the garlic, sage, and rosemary together with the softened butter and a pinch of salt to create an herb butter.
Split the whole chicken in half (butterflied or spatchcocked) and carefully stuff the prepared herb butter under the skin of the chicken breast.
Season the butterflied chicken with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, then splash with olive oil.
Preheat your BBQ grill to medium-high heat.
Place the seasoned chicken skin-side down on the BBQ grill and char-grill until well-colored and just cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160F/71C.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Season the butterflied lamb shoulder well with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, then splash with olive oil.
Place the seasoned lamb on the BBQ grill and cook to medium-rare (140F/60C), approximately 20 minutes.
Remove the lamb from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Splash all the vegetables (quartered radicchio or red chicory, quartered baby fennel, sweet peppers, chilies (optional), thick-sliced Spanish onion, and thick-sliced par-boiled kumara or sweet potato) with olive oil.
Season the vegetables with sea salt.
Place the seasoned vegetables on the BBQ grill and char-grill until well-colored and soft.
Serving: Arrange the BBQ chicken, lamb, and grilled vegetables on a platter.
Drizzle with red wine vinegar to taste before serving.
Expert advice for the best results
Marinate the chicken and lamb for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken and lamb are cooked to the correct internal temperature.
Adjust grilling time based on the heat of your BBQ grill.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Herb butter can be made ahead.
Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and a drizzle of olive oil.
Serve with a side of couscous or quinoa.
Serve with a green salad.
Light-bodied red wine
Hoppy and refreshing
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