Butterflied chilli lemon chicken and rice
Butterflied chilli lemon chicken with rice is a juicy whole chicken flavoured with dried chilli flakes, lemon juice, paprika and salted butter, served alongside fluffy long grain rice cooked in chicken stock. The Thermomix prepares the marinade and rice with consistent precision, making this roasted main course easy to achieve.
About this recipe
Butterflied chilli lemon chicken and rice with the Thermomix TM7 is a recipe built for a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a weekend feast. A whole chicken is butterflied and coated in a punchy marinade of salted butter, lemon juice, garlic, paprika and dried chilli flakes, while the long grain rice cooks in chicken stock until each grain is separate and fragrant. Searching for Thermomix TM7 chicken recipes often leads to complicated multi-step roasts, but this all-in-one kitchen machine approach keeps it simple: the TM7 grinds the spices fresh, blends the marinade into a smooth, glossy paste and cooks the rice with steady heat so the stock penetrates every grain. The flat-leaf parsley finishes the plate with colour and freshness against the fiery, citrusy skin. Serve this at a family gathering or a casual Sunday lunch, and let the one-bowl preparation do the hard work for you.
Preparation tips
- Butterfly the chicken by cutting along both sides of the backbone with sturdy kitchen scissors, then press it flat so the chilli lemon butter reaches every part of the skin during roasting.
- Rub half of the chilli lemon butter under the skin and the rest on top; this keeps the breast meat juicy while the paprika forms a gently spiced, golden crust in the oven.
- Swap the dried chilli flakes for smoked paprika alone if children are eating, and scatter the flat-leaf parsley only just before serving so it stays bright and fresh.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the salted butter with olive oil mixed with a pinch of salt; the lemon juice, garlic and paprika still create a vibrant marinade for the butterflied chicken.
- Festive variation: add grated lemon zest and a spoon of honey to the marinade, and stir toasted flaked almonds and raisins through the long grain rice for a celebratory Sunday spread.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding spices - The TM7 grinds the dried chilli flakes and paprika into a fine, aromatic powder for the chicken marinade. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing marinade - The Thermomix blends salted butter, lemon juice and garlic into a glossy marinade that clings to the chicken skin. [Hands-Free]
- Weighing stock - Add the chicken stock paste directly into the mixing bowl as the built-in scale of the TM7 weighs water for the rice. [Built-in Scale]
- Heating rice - The Thermomix heats the long grain rice in stock at a steady temperature so every grain cooks evenly without sticking. [Temperature Control]
- Chopping parsley - The TM7 chops fresh flat leaf parsley finely in seconds for a bright finishing touch over the rice. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- fresh flat-leaf parsley
- salted butter
- garlic cloves
- oil
- lemon juice
- dried chilli flakes
- paprika
- sea salt
- whole chicken
- red capsicum