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Beer can chicken with garlic butter jacket potatoes

Make Beer can chicken with garlic butter jacket potatoes at home with Red Wine Vinegar, Olive Oil, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 5 tbsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Mix the paprikas, chilli flakes, mustard, vinegar and lemon and lime juices in a bowl to a smooth paste.

2. 2

   Transfer the marinade to a large plastic food bag, add 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and the chicken, then seal the bag and shake it carefully to cover the chicken in the marinade.

3. 3

   Set aside to marinate for as long as possible.

4. 4

   Place one garlic bulb onto another sheet of foil and drizzle with more of the remaining oil. Wrap the bulb tightly in the foil.

5. 5

   Wrap a piece of aluminium foil around the base of the chicken to form a protective collar, then cover the barbecue with the lid and cook for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove the garlic bulb and set aside to cool.

7. 7

   Continue to cook the chicken and potatoes for a further 30 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through and the potatoes are tender.

8. 8

   Unwrap the garlic and squeeze the roasted garlic from the cloves into a bowl. Stir in the chives and butter.

9. 9

   For the salad, mix the lettuce leaves, tomatoes and cucumber together in a large serving bowl then drizzle with the olive oil.

10. 10

    To serve, transfer the cooked chicken, still standing upright on its beer can, to a large serving platter.

11. 11

    Unwrap the potatoes, cut a cross in the top of each, squeeze gently and spoon over the garlic butter.

12. 12

    Arrange the potatoes around the chicken, garnish the plate with the lemon and lime wedges, then serve with the salad.