BBQ Chicken, Lamb & Vegetables – Neil Perry

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 14
BBQ Chicken, Lamb & Vegetables by Neil Perry - A perfect amalgamation of meats and vegetables cooked to perfection and seasoned with rich herbs and spices
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 5/8 kg whole chickens ( butterflied or splatchcocked , 3.5 lb . )
2 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
1 tablespoon sage , chopped
1 tablespoon rosemary , chopped
1 garlic clove , chopped
sea salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
olive oil , to taste
500 g lamb shoulder ( butterflied and flattened with excess fat and membrane removed -1.1 lb . )
1 radicchio or 1 red chicory , quartered
2 baby fennel , quartered
4 sweet peppers , as many as desired
4 chilies , as many as desired ( optional )
1 large Spanish onion , sliced 1-cm thick
1 kumara or 1 sweet potato , sliced thick , par-boiled
red wine vinegar , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
763
Sugar
6g
Fat
45g
Looking for a hearty and healthy meal that packs a punch of flavor and nutrition? Then look no further than this BBQ chicken, lamb, and vegetable dish by Neil Perry. This dish is a perfect amalgamation of meats and vegetables cooked to perfection and seasoned with rich herbs and spices. The chicken and lamb are both butterflied and flattened to ensure even cooking, and are seasoned with a blend of sage, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. This dish also includes a range of colorful vegetables, including fennel, radicchio, sweet peppers, and sweet potato slices that are par-boiled and then grilled until tender and charred. And the sprinkling of red wine vinegar on top provides a sharp and tangy flavor that compliments the rich herbs and spices. Serve this dish up at your next barbecue or family gathering and watch it disappear before your eyes!

Instructions

1.Preheat a charcoal grill to a medium-high heat.
2.Season both the chicken and lamb with salt and pepper, and rub with the softened butter and herbs.
3.Place the chicken and lamb on the grill, turning occasionally, until cooked through and browned, about 30-40 minutes for the chicken and 20-30 minutes for the lamb.
4.Add the vegetables to the grill, brushing with olive oil as desired and grilling until charred and tender, 8-10 minutes for the fennel and radicchio, 12-15 minutes for the peppers and onion slices, and 20-25 minutes for the sweet potato slices.
5.Once all the meat and vegetables are cooked, slice the lamb into thin pieces and serve alongside the chicken, with the vegetables and a sprinkle of red wine vinegar on top.

PROS

This dish is packed with nutrients and flavors, offering a range of meats and vegetables that are grilled to perfection and seasoned with rich herbs and spices.

The chicken and lamb can be cooked according to your preference in terms of doneness, making this a customizable dish.

The sweet potato provides a healthy source of carbohydrates and fiber, while the other vegetables provide a range of vitamins and minerals.

Red wine vinegar can help to aid digestion and boost your immune system.

CONS

Grilling can produce carcinogenic chemicals that can be harmful to your health if consumed in large quantities, so it’s important to keep an eye on your meat while it cooks and avoid charring it too much.

The chicken and lamb are both high in protein, but can also be high in saturated fat if prepared with the skin on or cooked in excessive amounts of butter or oil.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of protein from both the chicken and lamb, which can help to support muscle development and repair.
The sweet potato provides a healthy source of carbohydrates and fiber, while the other vegetables provide a range of vitamins and minerals to support overall health.
The herbs used in this recipe, including sage and rosemary, have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help to boost your immune system and reduce inflammation throughout your body.

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