Spatchcock Chicken
A simple and delicious method for cooking a whole chicken that results in tender, juicy meat with crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Place the chicken breast-side down on a cutting board. Use kitchen shears to cut along both sides of the backbone and remove it. Open the chicken and flatten it by pressing down on the breastbone.
- Flip the chicken over and rub it with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Place the lemon slices and fresh herbs on top of the chicken.
- Cook in the preheated oven on a baking sheet for about 45-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the olive oil and spices for a few hours before cooking. Ensure your oven is fully preheated for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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