How To Spatchcock A Chicken
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5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
409 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How To Spatchcock A Chicken
Description
The process of spatchcocking a chicken involves careful removal of the backbone with poultry shears, effectively turning a round bird into a flat piece ready for roasting. This preparation allows heat to reach the meat more evenly and shortens cooking time, avoiding undercooked spots. Flattening by pressing on the breast ensures an even thickness. Tucking wing tips prevents burning during cooking.
This method does not involve cooking instructions but prepares the chicken for roasting styles that benefit from flat poultry, such as lemon garlic spatchcocked chicken or other similar recipes. The removed backbone can be reserved for making stocks or broths, making efficient use of the whole bird.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken about 4 pounds, whole
- good quality kitchen shears
Instructions
- Remove the neck and giblets from your chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Then place it breast side down on your cutting board.
- Using poultry shears, cut alongside one side of the backbone from the tail to the neck. Then repeat on the other side.
- Remove the backbone from the chicken. If you'd like, save and use this in stocks and broths.
- Flip the chicken over so the breast side is up. Then flatten it by pressing down with your hands. You'll hear a crack, and it should flatten completely. Your chicken is now spatchcocked and ready to roast, just remember to tuck the wing tips before roasting. Check out my recipe for lemon garlic spatchcocked chicken - it's super easy and flavorful!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 267IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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