A deliciously-sweet pineapple roasted chicken

Want a refreshing twist to your BBQ chicken? Add pineapple.

Free range 3-4lb roaster chicken

ripe and golden pineapple

1/4

red onion

chilli

handful fresh mint

bunch watercress

2 Tbsp

fresh thyme

1 Tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp

butcher pepper

1 tsp

kosher salt

Gently trim the entire pineapple then remove flesh from the core.
Cut pineapple to make a stand for your chicken leaving 2 inches at the bottom with core standing straight up.
Fire up smoker to 350 degrees f. Mix salt, pepper thyme and oil. Rub all over the bird and season the inside. Place the chicken on the pineapple stand.
Roast chicken for 50 minutes rotating every 15 minutes, internal temperature should hit 165 degrees F. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes
Place pineapple flesh and red onion on the grill and lightly caramelize. Remove dice up with red chilli, mint and season with salt, pepper and olive oil.
Place watercress into a large platter. Top with carved chicken and garnish with salsa.