Calabrian Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
50 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
269 kcal
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Course
Others
Calabrian Chicken
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Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup jarred Calabrian chili peppers packed in oil drained
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 whole chicken about 4 to 5 pounds
- 1 ½ tsp coarse sea salt divided
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
- In a food processor or mini-chopper combine the peppers, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Pulse until you achieve a paste. Set aside or store in the refrigerator until ready to use. This is your chili paste.
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. On a clean cutting board, remove the backbone of the chicken with kitchen shears. Save this beautiful portion to make a flavorful bone broth – you can freeze it to use later. Turn the chicken over, lay it flat, and press the breast bone down with the heels of your hands. You will hear a cracking sound. This video shows how to spatchcock a chicken.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the chili paste (reserve the rest for another dish), the vinegar, rosemary, and olive oil.
- Place the chicken on a sheet pan and rub the marinade all over it, both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and even overnight.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 40 minutes prior to grilling so it can come to room temperature.
- Build a charcoal fire in your grill or heat up your gas grill to 400°F or bring your cast iron pan/griddle to temperature. Clean the hot grill grates with an oiled paper towel wad placed in tongs.
- Remove any excess marinade from the chicken with a paper towel so you don’t get flare-ups. Season the chicken with half of the salt. Tuck the wing tips under the drumettes. Place the chicken on the grill skin side up. This is optional: Place 2 bricks wrapped in foil on top of the chicken or place a cast-iron skillet with a brick inside on the skillet. The weight helps the chicken to cook evenly. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes until nicely browned.
- Turn the chicken over and place the weights back on top of the chicken, if using. Continue to cook until the skin is crisp and the internal temperature reads 165°F when checked with a digital meat thermometer, approximately 10 to 13 minutes.
- Remove the weights and flip the chicken over. Cook for a minute or two to make sure any potentially raw juices from the weights burn off.
- Place the bird on a clean cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving. Place your accompanying side dishes in serving bowls or platters while the chicken rests.
- Carve the chicken into portions: thighs, drums, wings, and sliced breast meat. Place on a serving platter and season with the remaining salt. Serve with lemon wedges placed around the platter.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
603mg
(25%)
Potassium
116mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
848IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 603mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 848IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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