Donna Hay : Flat-Roasted Chicken with Almond and Mint

(pic: homesandproperty)

Ingredients :

1.2 kg chicken
olive oil, for brushing
sea salt and cracked black pepper
40 gr blanched almond, toasted and chopped
half cup chopped mint leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon caster sugar
60 ml lemon juice
125 ml olive oil, extra
rocket leaves, to serve

How To Make :

1. Preheat the oven to 220 Celcius degrees.

2. Using the kitchen scissors, cut along the backbone of the chicken, then press firmly on the breastbone to flatten it.

3. Place the chicken in a baking dish lined with non-stick baking paper. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes or until cooked through and golden.

4. Place the almonds, mint, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, and extra oil in a bowl and stir to combine.

5. Serve the chicken with almond-mint sauce and rocket.

*Serve 4