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Grilled Whole Chicken
Grilled Whole Chicken is marinated in a tasty garlic marinade for several hours, making it juicy and giving it a burst of flavor in every bite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 619 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 - 4 lbs whole chicken
- 6 tablespoon salted butter
Marinade:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dry oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper more if you want
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Mix the marinade in a medium bowl and set it aside.
- Spatchcock/butterfly the chicken by placing it on a cutting board with the backbone facing you. Use a pair of kitchen shears to cut out the backbone by cutting along both sides of the spine and removing it.
- After that, push down on the breasts to flatten the chicken. Flip it over and remove the wing tips.
- Next, pat dry the chicken and season it with salt all over.
- Add the butter underneath the skin.
- Add the chicken to a large baking dish. Add the marinade and rub it all over the chicken, making sure to get it under the skin as well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 to 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill over medium-high heat (400 degrees F) and lightly oil the grates.
- Place the chicken over indirect heat, cover, and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Rotate and flip the chicken occasionally or as needed for uniform cooking.
- Once done, please remove it from the heat and set it aside on a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving it.
- Serve it with grilled vegetables.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
619kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
176mg
(59%)
Sodium
618mg
(26%)
Potassium
474mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
759IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 619
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 619kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 618mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 759IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.