Chivito al Asador (Argentinian Slow Roast Kid with Chimichurri)
Kid or goat roasted slowly over indirect heat or in the oven, brushed with garlicky brine and served with a sharp parsley chimichurri.
- Time3 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £4.50 a head
- Oven150°C (130°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 1300kcal
- 5.7gcarbs
- 2.9gof which sugars
- 107.2gfat
- 64.2gsaturates
- 77.1gprotein
- 0.5gfibre
- 7.9gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make the brine: stir the salt, half the garlic, the lemon juice and water together until the salt dissolves. Make the chimichurri: mix the parsley, remaining garlic, 1 tsp oregano, chilli flakes, vinegar, oil and shallot in a bowl. Leave it to sit.
- 2
Set up a barbecue for indirect heat at around 150 C, or heat the oven to 150°C (130°C fan). Season the goat with pepper and the rest of the oregano.
- 3
Put the goat on the barbecue away from the coals, or on a rack over a tin in the oven. Close the lid and cook for 1 hour.
- 4
Brush the goat with the brine every 30 minutes and turn it each time. Cook for 2 hours more, until the meat is very tender and nearly pulling from the bone.
120 min - 5
Turn the heat up or move the meat nearer the coals for the last 10 minutes to crisp and darken the outside.
- 6
Rest for 15 minutes under foil. Carve or pull into pieces and serve with the chimichurri spooned over.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
