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Spatchcock Chicken
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Rosemary Lemon Spatchcock Chicken

Quick, easy, and delicious, my Rosemary Lemon Spatchcock Chicken recipe is great for grilling or oven roasting a whole chicken. A quick butter, lemon, and rosemary rub infuses a tremendous amount of flavor to a crisp golden brown skin and juicy meat.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: English
Keyword: Spatchcock Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 581kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Whole Chicken Backbone removed
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Finely chopped
  • 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 Lemon Zest
  • 4 Teaspoons Salt 1 teaspoon per pound
  • 2 Teaspoons Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Light charcoal grill or preheat oven to 425F
  • Place chicken breast-side down, with the legs towards you. Using kitchen scissors or shears cut along either side of the backbone to remove it, save the backbone for stock
  • Turn the bird breast side up and just press down with the palm of your hand to make it lay flat.
  • Make a shallow cut through the skin at the joint between the drumstick and thighs, to allow excess moisture to escape while roasting. And Make a shallow cut at the joint between the wings and breast
  • Mix the lemon zest, rosemary and butter together
  • Season inside and outside generously with salt, pepper, and brush with butter
  • You want a medium-hot grill, Pile the charcoal on one side of the grill, you don’t want the chicken to be directly over the flames.
  • Place the chicken on the grill skin side up with the legs closest to the flames, but again, not over the flames
  • Cover the grill and roast the chicken for 30-45 minutes, until and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh meat, reads 165F
  • Let rest for about 5-10 minutes covered in aluminum foil.
Nutrition Facts
Rosemary Lemon Spatchcock Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 581 Calories from Fat 396
% Daily Value*
Fat 44g68%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Cholesterol 193mg64%
Sodium 2481mg108%
Potassium 472mg13%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 699IU14%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.