CHILLI BUTTER CHICKEN WITH VINEGARED POTATOES

Ingredients:

1 chicken Salt and black pepper 6 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more as needed 2 tsp red chilli pepper flakes 1 tsp hot smoked paprika 2 garlic cloves, finely grated 750g potatoes (about 5), scrubbed and sliced 1cm thick 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1 cup cilantro or parsley, tender leaves and stems, coarsely chopped 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Preparation:

1. Heat oven to 220C. Season chicken with salt and pepper; set aside. 2. Melt butter and two tablespoons olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add chilli pepper flakes, paprika and garlic and swirl to combine. Let sizzle a minute or two to really infuse the butter and remove from heat. 3. Scatter potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, toss with vinegar, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with a bit of olive oil. 4. Place chicken on top of potatoes, breast side up, and drizzle with the chilli butter, drizzling any extra butter onto the potatoes. Using your hands or a spatula, give the potatoes a little toss to get that butter evenly distributed. 5. Place in oven and roast until chicken and potatoes are deeply golden brown, and chicken is cooked through, 45 to 55 minutes for a whole chicken, 40 to 45 minutes for parts. 6. Remove from oven and let chicken rest on potatoes for a few minutes so the juices mingle with the potatoes. Carve the chicken (or slice the pieces) and transfer to a large plate or platter along with potatoes. Scatter with herbs and scallions before serving.