Spicy Roast Chicken

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   Preheat the oven to 350u00b0.

2. 2

   Using a large cleaver, or knife, cut the chicken in half by cutting down the backbone and along the breastbone.

3. 3

   To prevent the wings from burning, tuck them underneath.,.

4. 4

   Place the chicken, skin-side-up, on a rack in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, combine the chilli, garlic, peppercorns and sugar in a food processor or mortar and pestle and process briefly or pound, until smooth.

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   Add the soy sauce, turmeric and lime juice, and process in short bursts, or stir if using a mortar and pestle, until combined.

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   Brush the spice mixture over the chicken, dot it with the butter pieces and bake it for another 25 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and rich red.

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   Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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