Pollo alla diavola (marinated devil chicken)

AUTHOR
Harley Romero
DIFFICULTY
easy
RATING
4 2
COOK TIME
90 mins
TOTAL TIME
90 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
  • 2 Branches of rosemary
  • 4-5 Stem(s) Sage
  • 2 red chillies
  • 2–3 Garlic cloves
  • 4-5 Tbsp Lemon juice
  • 7-10 Tbsp Salt
  • 7-10 Tbsp Pepper
  • 100 ml Olive oil
  • 1 (approx. 1.5 kg) chicken ready to cook
  • 1 Organic lemon to garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash the rosemary and sage and shake dry. Pluck leaves or twigs from the stems, leave whole or chop as desired. Wash the chillies, cut lengthwise and remove seeds. Chop the pods finely. Peel garlic and chop roughly. Mix lemon juice, chilli, garlic, salt and pepper. Fold in the oil.

  2. 2

    Cut the chicken open on the breast side with a pair of poultry shears, open and wash thoroughly. Dab the chicken halves dry, flatten them, spread with the marinade and sprinkle with the herbs. Cover and marinate in a cool place for at least 2 hours. Place the chicken with the marinade on a fat pan and bake in a preheated oven (electric range: 200 °C/ convection oven: 175 °C/ gas: level 3) for 1 1/4-1 1/2 hours until crispy. Cut chicken into pieces and serve garnished with lemon slices. Serve with bread and salad

  3. 3

    waiting time 2 hours

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