Lemon Garlic Spatchcock Chicken Recipe

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    614 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Garlic Spatchcock Chicken Recipe

Moist and tender Lemon Garlic Spatchcock Chicken is baked to perfection, leading to crispy, golden brown skin. Each bite is packed with lemon and garlic for a homemade dinner recipe you'll make time and time again.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken:

  • 1 3-3 ½ pound whole chicken
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 3 whole garlic heads halved

For the Marinade:

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice 2 lemons
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  2. Place the chicken back-side up onto a cutting board.
  3. Use poultry scissors or a sharp knife to cut out the backbone. Remove it from the chicken.
  4. Rotate the chicken and press on the breast to flatten it. Turn the legs inside out. Place the butterflied chicken open-side down on the prepared pan.
  5. Cut the garlic heads in half and place them cut-side down beside the chicken on the baking sheet.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together all of the marinade ingredients. Brush the marinade evenly over the chicken.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes.
  8. While the chicken bakes, slice the lemon into rounds. After 30 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven. Place the lemon slices on top of the chicken and cook for another 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 614kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 30g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 1279mg (53%) Potassium 417mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 271IU (5%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 614 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 614kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 30g 150%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 1279mg 53%
Potassium 417mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 271IU 5%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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