Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.58 kg

whole chicken

butterflied or splatchcocked

2 tbsp

unsalted butter

softened

1 tbsp

sage

chopped

1 tbsp

rosemary

chopped

1 unit

garlic clove

chopped

1 pinch

sea salt

to taste

1 pinch

fresh ground black pepper

to taste

1 tbsp

olive oil

to taste

500 g

lamb shoulder

butterflied and flattened

1 unit

radicchio

quartered

2 unit

baby fennel

quartered

4 unit

sweet peppers

as desired

4 unit

chilies

as desired

1 unit

Spanish onion

sliced 1-cm thick

1 unit

kumara

sliced thick, par-boiled

1 tbsp

red wine vinegar

to taste

Step 1
~5 min

Mix the garlic, sage, and rosemary together with the softened butter and a pinch of salt to create an herb butter.

Step 2
~5 min

Split the whole chicken in half (butterflied or spatchcocked) and carefully stuff the prepared herb butter under the skin of the chicken breast.

Step 3
~5 min

Season the butterflied chicken with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, then splash with olive oil.

Step 4
~5 min

Preheat your BBQ grill to medium-high heat.

Step 5
~5 min

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.

Step 6
~5 min

Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 7
~5 min

Season the butterflied lamb shoulder well with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, then splash with olive oil.

Step 8
~5 min

Place the seasoned lamb on the BBQ grill and cook to medium-rare (140F/60C), approximately 20 minutes.

Step 9
~5 min

Remove the lamb from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 10
~5 min

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.

Step 11
~5 min

Season the vegetables with sea salt.

Step 12
~5 min

Place the seasoned vegetables on the BBQ grill and char-grill until well-colored and soft.

Step 13
~5 min

Serving: Arrange the BBQ chicken, lamb, and grilled vegetables on a platter.

Step 14
~5 min

Drizzle with red wine vinegar to taste before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Herb butter can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of couscous or quinoa.

Serve with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Corn on the Cob
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Australia

Cultural Significance

Modern Australian BBQ

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Australia Day
Summer Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Summer Party
Backyard BBQ
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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