Grilled Chicken Diable

Ingredients

• 1400 gChicken
• 60 gButter
• 30 gMustard
• 50 gBreadcrumbs
• 10 gSalt
• 2 gPepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preparation

   • Truss the whole chicken: spatchcock it by cutting along the back, flatten and pat dry.
   • Preheat the oven to 200 °C (390 °F).
   • Season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.
2. 2

   Partially roast in the oven

   • Place the chicken breast-side up on a baking tray.
   • Melt half the butter (30 g) and brush the chicken all over.
   • Roast in the preheated oven 20–25 minutes until the chicken is about halfway cooked (internal ~60–65 °C).
3. 3

   Finish with mustard and grill

   • Remove the chicken from the oven and spread mustard evenly over it.
   • Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the mustard-coated areas, especially the breast and thighs.
   • Drizzle the remaining melted butter (30 g) over the crumbs.
   • Finish under a hot grill/broiler for 6–12 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 75 °C.
   • Let rest 5 minutes before carving and serving.