Baked Lemon Chickens

Serves 4


Ingredients:

4 baby chickens, about 500g each
2 medium onions, chopped
1 spring onion, chopped
2 red chillies, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup (60ml) peanut oil
¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice


Method:

• Cut the chickens in half along the breast and backbone. Press down on each half to flatten it slightly.


• Combine the onion, spring onion, chilli, garlic, oil and lemon juice in a food processor and process until smooth. Spoon the mixture over the chickens; cover and marinate for 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.


• Preheat the oven to moderate 180°C. Using tongs, remove the chickens from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Place the chickens in a baking dish in a single layer. Bake for 40 minutes, or until cooked and browned, brushing occasionally with the marinade. Serve with rice or noodles, and a vegetable dish.
  

Nutrition per serve:
Protein 40g
Fat 40g
Carbohydrate 5g
Dietary Fibre 1g
Cholesterol 165mg
2305 kj (550 cal)