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Lemon Garlic Spatchcock Chicken
This lemon garlic spatchcock chicken is incredibly juicy on the inside with loads of crispy skin on the outside for an easy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken approx 4-5 pounds
- 3 lemons sliced
- 2 garlic bulbs cut in half horizontally
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee (melted) or olive oil
- sea salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425F/220C. Then start the spatchcocking process by first placing the chicken breast side down on a cutting board. Use sharp kitchen shears to cut down one side of the backbone, starting at the neck, then cut on the other side of the backbone to completely remove it. Discard the backbone or use in stocks.
- Flip the chicken over and gently but firmly press on the breastbone to flatten the chicken.
- Add the lemon slices and halved garlic bulbs to a large cast iron pan. Then place the chicken in the pan on top of the lemon and garlic.
- Drizzle the melted butter all over the chicken, making sure it's fully coated.
- Season the chicken with sea salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the oven and roast the chicken for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has perfectly golden skin.
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Notes
- Place leftovers in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Use a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 1 month.
- Simply reheat in the microwave until the chicken is warmed through.
- To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- To Freeze: Use a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 1 month.
- For Reheating: Simply reheat in the microwave until the chicken is warmed through.
- Recipe minimally adapted from Donna Hay.
Nutrition Information
Calories
485kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
185mg
(8%)
Potassium
472mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
459IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 459IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.