Serves 4

A very light dish and easy to prepare, mesh-wees (barbecues) are usually made in the evenings and eaten with bread, but on the odd occasion, may be served at lunch time, particularly if guests are expected.
Usually served with wa-gafee or ra-gagg breads, Lebanese pitta may also be served as a side dish along with salad, sliced onion, tomatoes, sliced limes and yoghurt.
While the chicken is eaten with the right hand, the skin and bones are discarded by the left. This is a traditional dish with extra spices added.

1 chicken cut into 4 pieces
juice of 3 lemons
salt to taste
2 tablespoons bezar
saffron in a little water
2 tablespoons samen for basting