Lemon Rosemary Spatchcock chicken
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
4 - 6
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Calories
342 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Rosemary Spatchcock chicken
Description
This recipe uses the spatchcock technique to flatten a 1.5kg whole chicken, allowing it to cook more evenly and in less time on a grill or barbecue. The marinade combines olive oil, fresh garlic, chopped rosemary, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, which together bring a balance of citrus brightness, herbaceous aroma, and smoky warmth. After marinating from 30 minutes up to 24 hours, the chicken is grilled over medium heat, turning regularly to brown all sides and achieve crispy skin.
The chicken is cooked when the meat is golden brown and juices run clear inside. Resting for 10 minutes before carving lets the juices redistribute for moist meat. This dish works well as a main course, accompanied by grilled vegetables or salad.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken 1.5kg/3lbs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tbsp rosemary finely chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken, breast-side down, then cut along the backbone on both sides. Turn the chicken breast-side up then flatten with the palm of your hand.
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, finely chopped rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a small bowl and mix well.
- Pour over the chicken and allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours, covered in the fridge.
- Cook the chicken on a grill/braai/barbecue over medium heat for 30-45 minute, turning regularly.
- I find the best way to grill chicken is to have a medium-low/cool zone to cook the chicken over and a hot zone towards the side that will maintain heat. I also close the lid after turning the chicken to allow more consistent heat. The chicken is cooked when it's golden brown and the juices run clear when cut between the thigh and drumstick.
- Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes then carve and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 865mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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