Lemon Chicken with Smoky Corn Salad

Lemon Chicken with Smoky Corn Salad

Ingredients:

1.8 kg Coles Free Range RSPCA Approved Australian Whole Chicken
1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced
1 tbs finely chopped oregano
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
100 ml extra virgin olive oil
3 corn cobs, husks and silk removed
3 spring onions, ends trimmed
2 Coles Australia baby gem lettuce, trimmed, cut into wedges
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley sprigs
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 avocado, stoned, peeled, sliced

Buttermilk dressing
1/2 cup (125ml) buttermilk
2 tbs Greek style yoghurt
2 tbs extra virgin oil
1 tbs finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1 tbs finely chopped chives
1/2 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced

Direction:

1. Place the chicken, breast-side down on a clean work surface. Use kitchen scissors to cut along each side of the backbone to remove. Turn chicken over. Use the heel of your hands to press down on the breastbone to flatten.

2. Combine the lemon 🍋 rind, lemon 🍋 juice, oregano 🌿, garlic 1 tsp paprika and 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil in a large bowl. Season. Add the chicken and rub all over with the lemon mixture. Cover and set aside for 30mins to develop the flavour.

3. Meanwhile, preheat a chargrill on high. Drizzle the corn with 1 1/2 tbs olive oil. Sprinkle with the remaining paprika. Season. Cook the corn 🌽 on the grill, turning occasionally, for 12 mins or until tender and charred. Set aside to cool slightly. Use a small serrated knife to cut down the side of the cobs to release the kernels. Transfer the kernels to a large bowl.

4. Drizzle the spring onion with the remaining olive oil. Season. Cook on the grill, turing, for 2 mins or until tender and charred. Set aside to cool slightly. Coarsely chop and add to the corn in the bowl.

5. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place chicken, breast side up, on the lined tray. Pour over any lemon mixture from the bowl. Roast for 50mins or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when the thickest part of the thigh is pierced with a skewer. Cover. Set aside for 10mins to rest.

6. To make the buttermilk dressing, place the buttermilk, yoghurt, oil , parsley, chive, lemon rind and lemon juice in a screw-top jar. Seal. Shake to combine.

7. Add the lettuce, parsely, mint and avocado to corn mixture. Drizzle with the dressing. Gently toss to combine. Season. Arrange on a large serving platter with chicken.

Serve 8

Recipe from Coles Free Magazine November 2019 issue.