
Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 5/190°C.
If intending to, spatchcock your chicken by using sharp scissors to cut down either side of the spine of the chicken.
Once removed, open the chicken out and firmly flatten into a dish.
In a bowl, mix together all the other ingredients. And prepare to get your hands dirty.
Rub the mixture all over the chicken, spreading as evenly as possible.
Put the chicken into the oven.
It will take around an hour or so to cook, but check with a skewer/thermapen/meat thermometer.
Once cooked, leave to rest for around 15 minutes.
Serve with a big pile of salad, coleslaw, or rice.