Chicken Flattie - Garlic Butter

About This Product

Our Garlic Butter Chicken Flattie is a braai favourite, featuring a whole butterflied chicken marinated in a rich, creamy garlic butter seasoning for maximum flavour and tenderness.

Butterflying the chicken allows it to cook evenly while creating beautifully crispy skin and succulent, juicy meat. Whether cooked over hot coals, on the barbecue or in the oven, this flavour-packed chicken is perfect for effortless family meals and weekend braais.

Available chilled or frozen, it's a convenient, delicious centrepiece that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Flavour Profile

• Flavour: Rich garlic butter with savoury herbs.
• Texture: Crispy golden skin with tender, juicy meat.
• Seasoning: Creamy, buttery and packed with garlic flavour.

Perfect for: Braais, BBQs, Sunday lunches and family dinners.

Storage & Preparation

If Purchased Chilled

Keep refrigerated and cook by the use-by date shown on the packaging.

If Purchased Frozen

For best results, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Once thawed, remove from the fridge 20–30 minutes before cooking.

Do not refreeze once thawed.

As this is a raw product, ensure it is cooked thoroughly before serving.

Best Cooking Methods

Garlic Butter Chicken Flattie is perfect for:

• Charcoal braai
• Barbecue
• Oven roasting
• Air fryer (if size allows)

Cooking Guide

Braai or Barbecue

Cook over medium, indirect heat for 40–50 minutes, turning occasionally.

Finish skin-side down over direct heat for 2–3 minutes to achieve beautifully crispy skin.

Oven

Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C Fan).

Place on a roasting tray and cook for 45–55 minutes, or until cooked through.

Air Fryer

If your air fryer is large enough, cook at 180°C for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway through.

The chicken is cooked when the thickest part of the breast reaches a core temperature of 75°C and the juices run clear.

Resting

Allow the chicken to rest for 5–10 minutes before carving to keep it wonderfully juicy.

Chef's Tips

• Bring the chicken to room temperature before cooking for more even results.
• Cook mostly over indirect heat to prevent the garlic butter from burning.
• Baste with any remaining marinade during cooking for extra flavour.
• Finish over direct heat to crisp the skin beautifully.

Serving Inspiration

Serve your Garlic Butter Chicken Flattie with:

• Braai potato salad
• Fresh green salad
• Garlic bread
• Mrs H.S. Ball's Original Chutney

Wine Pairing

A chilled South African Chenin Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with the rich garlic butter flavours, balancing the buttery richness while complementing the succulent chicken.

Braai Master's Tip 🇿🇦

A flattie is at its best when cooked slowly over medium coals. Give it time, keep the lid closed where possible, and finish over direct heat to create irresistibly crispy, golden skin while keeping the meat beautifully moist.