Lemon Herb Spatchcock Chicken
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Lemon Herb Spatchcock Chicken
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Make a whole spatchcock chicken with a flavorful lemon, herb, and butter rub
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Ingredients
- 3-5 lb whole chicken
- 3 tbsp softened unsalted butter
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 tbsp fresh chopped thyme
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper - you can cook in a cast-iron skillet instead, but you need a very large one
- Zest one lemon and mince the garlic. Add butter, lemon zest, garlic, salt, parsley, and thyme to a small mixing bowl. Mix to combine thoroughly and set to the side
- Spatchcock your chicken by removing the backbone, flipping over and pressing down on the breasts to lay flat with the breast side up - see instructions and video above for how to do this
- Take your butter, lemon, and herb mixture and rub it under the skin of your bird. You can lift the skin on the breasts and the thighs to really pack a lot of the mixture under the skin - this is how the meat gets flavorful and juicy
- Lay your spatchcocked chicken on the lined baking sheet or in a cast iron skillet. Brush olive oil all over the skin of the chicken and season liberally with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
- Place in the oven to bake for 45-55 minutes - until the thickest section of the thigh meat reads 165F on a meat thermometer. The timing will depend on the size of the bird. Our 4lb chicken took 45 minutes, a 5lb chicken took 55 minutes and a 5.25lb chicken took nearly an hour. Use that as a guide, but the temperature is the best way to know.
- Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for about 15 minutes before cutting into parts to enjoy!
Notes
- ** A 4-5 lb chicken is enough for 4 large servings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4g
Calories
492kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
1279mg
(53%)
Potassium
331mg
(9%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
618IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1279mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 618IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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