Butterfly the whole chicken by placing the chicken breast side down on a chopping board. With sharp kitchen shears or scissors cut down the backbone and open the chicken like a book. Turn the chicken over and press down firmly on the chicken until it is flat.
Mix all of the other ingredients in a small bowl and then rub the mixture all over the chicken.
If you have time leave the chicken to marinate in the fridge 1-24 hours. If you don't have time for this you can cook the chicken straight away. It will still be delicious.
Take the chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
Place the chicken in a large roasting pan and place in the oven for 75 minutes. Take the chicken out of the oven and baste it a couple of times during the cooking period.
Cut the chicken into pieces and serve with corn on the cob, salad leaves and lime or lemon wedges.
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