1 Using scissors cut the chicken open along the back one. Put the chicken down breast side up and flatten with your palms

2 Insert skewers through the drumsticks and wings to retain its flattened shape and sprinkle the chicken with the lemon juice

3 Mix the chopped garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, oregano and black pepper and rub the chicken with the mixture. Cover the chicken and leave it in the fridge for 1 hour to absorb to flavours

4 Meanwhile preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius. Season the chicken with salt and put it in a roasting pan breast side up. Drizzle with the olive oil and roast for 15-20min. If making roast potatoes arrange them alongside the chicken in the roasting pan

5 Reduces the temperature to 190 degrees Celsius and roast the chicken for another 30-40 minutes. Insert a fork or skewer into the thickest part of the chicken; if the juices run clear it's done. If using a meat thermometer the internal temperature should be 80-85 degrees Celsius.

6 Remove the chicken from the oven and cover it with aluminum foil

7 Leave it to rest for 10minutes before serving with roast potatoes and vegetables of your choice.