Braai chicken is a staple delicacy for outdoor summer ... and know how long the process should take. Various marinade recipes ...

or the black cast-iron ones made for the braai. I used the former, but any large, heavy pot suitable for the oven will do. A whole chicken is unusual for a pot roast, but it is a thing.

Drive & Camp says Marinate a spatchcock chicken in a cup of cold sauce for an hour or three, then braai it over the coals. If the kids aren’t joining in, I sprinkle chilli and chopped spring onions ...

Making your own baste and spatchcocking a chicken yourself is always better than the store-bought variety. And it’s quick and easy.

Place the chicken in shallow non-metallic dish and pour over the marinade. Toss to coat. Cover and marinate at least 20 minutes but preferably for 2 hours. Cook on a braai or in the oven at 200°C ...