Description
A quick and easy spatchcock chicken recipe for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°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.
- Flip the chicken over and press down on the breast to flatten it.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub in the spices.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet, breast-side up.
- Roast in the oven for 45-55 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Serve with your choice of sides.
- Marinate the chicken for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: spatchcock chicken recipe