If Mzansi had a national flavour, this would be it! 🇿🇦 Our Grain Field Chickens Spatchcock Chicken with Umfino is the definition of homestyle comfort — smoky, hearty, and filled with all the nostalgic warmth of home. The perfectly braaied spatchcock chicken pairs beautifully with creamy, earthy umfino (that classic pap and spinach combo) for the ultimate Taste of GFC. 🔥✨
🍗 Ingredients
- 1 whole Grain Field Chickens, butterflied
- 3 tbsp braai spice
- 2 tbsp oil
For the Umfino
- 1 cup maize meal
- 1 cup spinach or kale, finely chopped
- ½ onion, chopped
👩🍳 Method
- Rub the GFC spatchcock chicken with oil and braai spice.
- Braai over medium coals for 35–40 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through and golden.
- Cook pap according to packet instructions.
- For the umfino, fry the onion until soft, add spinach or kale, then stir in the cooked pap until well combined.
- 🔥 Serve the juicy spatchcock chicken with warm umfino on the side for a true taste of home.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Add chakalaka or tomato relish on the side for an extra Mzansi kick. 🌶️
- Pair with a fresh garden salad or roasted corn for balance. 🌽
- Drizzle with lemon butter or peri-peri sauce for added zest. 🍋
⏱ Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
🔥 Nutritional Info (per serving)
Serves: 4
Calories: 480 kcal
Protein: 42 g
Fat: 22 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
