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Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

This Roasted Spatchcock Chicken cooks far quicker than a regular roasted chicken, is full of flavour, tender and juicy. Using a whole chicken, butter, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper as a rub under the skin, this chicken brings all the flavour to the table . With seasonal side dishes this dinner can be suitable for all seasons.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: dinner recipes, easy reicpes, fall dinners, roast chicken, spatchcock chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 4 lb whole chicken
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • zest of one lemon
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees f/220 degrees c. Have ready a large roasting dish and set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine the butter, crushed garlic, lemon zest, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • Prepare the chicken. Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Place the chicken on a clean surface with the spine facing upwards. So the breast meat will be facing down.
  • Using really sharp kitchen scissors, cut the spine out of the chicken. You will need to make two cuts up the middle of the chicken to remove the spine.
  • Open the chicken up and make sure it is completely cleaned out.
  • Flip the chicken over, breast side up and pat it dry. Firmly press down the chicken with your hands to flatten it out even further.
  • Gently lift the skin away from the meat and rub half of the garlic butter all over the inside of the chicken. Rub the remaining garlic butter over the entire surface of the chicken.
  • Place the chicken in a roasting dish and roast for approximately 45 - 55 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees f/74 degrees c. Remove from oven and completely baste the chicken with the pan juices. Rest for about 10 - 15 minutes before serving.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 520 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 178mg59%
Sodium 784mg34%
Potassium 420mg12%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 482IU10%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.