Spatchcock Chicken
A quick and flavorful method to prepare a whole roast chicken that results in crispy skin and juicy meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Prepare the chicken breast-side down on a cutting board.
- Remove the backbone using kitchen shears or a sharp knife.
- Flatten the chicken by pressing down on the breastbone.
- Dry the chicken using paper towels.
- Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and herbs.
- Place the chicken skin-side up on a roasting pan.
- Roast the chicken for 45-50 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the chicken for about 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
Serve with sides such as roasted vegetables or salads. Leftovers can be used in salads or sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, spatchcock, roasting, main course, dinner recipe
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