Chili barbecue chicken

Recipe Categories : | Whole Chicken | Chicken | Hot & Spicy | Chili |

Serves : 4      Preparation time : 30 minutes + 2-3 hours marinating     Cooking time : 1 hour

Ingredients :

• 2 x 2lb chickens
• 2 tbsp olive oil
  For barbecue sauce :
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic,crushed
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 small red chili, seeded and chopped
• 1 small green chili, seeded and chopped
• 2 tspn mustard
• 2 tspn Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tspn dried oregano
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1-2 tbsp sweet chili sauce

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

1. Using a pair of scissors, cut the chickens in half lengthwise along the breastbone and along each side of the backbone, discarding the backbone. Flatten gently, then thread onto metal skewers.
2. To make barbecue sauce : Place all ingredients except the juice and chili sauce in a pan. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Cool, purée in a food processor, then add the juice and chili sauce.
3. Pour a third of the sauce in a bowl. Add the oil and brush thickly over the chickens, reserving some for basting. Cover and chill the chickens for 2-3 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to moderate 180°C. Place the chickens on a rack in the roasting dish filled with enough water to cover its base. Brush with the marinade and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until cooked, basting frequently. Cut into quarters and serve with the remaining sauce.
5. Cooks notes : This sauce is fairly mild. For a more fiery flavor increase the chili, cayenne and chili sauce to taste.