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Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
This Roasted Spatchcock Chicken is an easy recipe that'll impress your family or guests. Spatchcocking allows for a juicier, more flavorful chicken that you won't be able to get enough of.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 457 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 3-4 lb whole chicken, giblets removed
Greek chicken marinade
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp Maille Dijon Original Mustard
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- First start by spatchcocking the chicken:Place the chicken breast-side down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.Using a sharp pair of kitchen shears to cut up along each side of the backbone, making sure to cut through the rib bones as you go.Open the chicken, flattening out and turning it over onto the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Flatten the chicken further by pressing the breastbone with your hand. Set aside.
- Mix together the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and brush
- Then spoon all over the spatchcocked chicken.
- Preheat the oven to 425F and let the chicken marinate white the oven preheats.
- Bake uncovered on the middle rack of the oven for 45 mins to 1 hour or until an instant read thermometer reads 165F when inserted in the thickest part of the chicken breast. Remove from the oven and rest uncovered on a cutting board for 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
There are so many ways to enjoy this roasted spatchcock chicken:
Make this the centrepiece of your holiday table along with Kale & Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Sunflower Seed Brittle Serve with our Fluffy Greek Pita Bread Recipe, Greek Tzatziki Sauce and Maroulosalata aka my Mama's Salad for a delicious family Greek-inspired dinner
- Make this the centrepiece of your holiday table along with Kale & Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Sunflower Seed Brittle
- Serve with our Fluffy Greek Pita Bread Recipe, Greek Tzatziki Sauce and Maroulosalata aka my Mama's Salad for a delicious family Greek-inspired dinner
Nutrition Information
Calories
457kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
4.8g
(2%)
Protein
59.3g
(119%)
Fat
21.2g
(33%)
Saturated Fat
5.4g
(27%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9.6g
Cholesterol
173.2mg
(58%)
Sodium
621.9mg
(26%)
Fiber
0.6g
(2%)
Sugar
2.1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8g | 2% |
| Protein | 59.3g | 119% |
| Fat | 21.2g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.6g | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 173.2mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 621.9mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2.1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.