Lemon Chicken

Step 1: Place chicken breast-side down on a chopping board and using kitchen scissors, cut along each side of the chicken backbone, discard backbone or save and use to make stock.

Step 2: Turn chicken breast side up and press down to flatten slightly and then place in a large shallow glass dish.

Step 3: Whisk oil, zest, juice, olives, parsley, garlic, paprika and chilli in a bowl and then pour over the chicken and turn to coat and the cover and chill for 30 minutes to marinate.

Step 4: Preheat a barbecue with lid to moderately high.

Step 5: Drain chicken from marinade, discard marinade.

Step 6: Close barbecue lid and cook chicken for 20 minutes, turn and cook for a further 15 minutes or until browned and cooked through.

Step 7: Transfer to a heatproof plate and cover with foil and rest for 5 minutes before cutting into serving size pieces.

Step 8: Add carrots to grill, cook and turn for 3 minutes or until browned and tender and transfer to a bowl and then add beans and toss to combine.

Step 9: Serve chicken with carrot and beans and salsa verde, if having and lemon wedges.