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Spatchcock Chicken (Crazy Easy)
This spatchcock chicken is a weeknight wonder. It's tender, juicy, and takes a fraction of the time to make as whole roasted chicken!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 405 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper adjust to taste
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 lb whole chicken
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs garnish
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, combine the softened butter with the salt, pepper, and garlic. Set aside.
- Flip the chicken breast-side down. Using kitchen scissors, cut out the backbone of the chicken. Next, make a shallow slice down the back of the breast bone (this will help the chicken "open up").
- Flip the chicken over and turn the legs inward. Using your hands, press the breasts down to lay the chicken flat (you might hear a slight crack and that's a good thing).
- Carefully pull the skin away from the meat around the breast area.
- Spread the butter mixture all over the chicken, reserving a bit to stuff underneath the skin.
- Place the chicken in a baking pan or cast-iron skillet. Bake the chicken at 450°F uncovered for about 50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
405kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
685mg
(29%)
Potassium
289mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
576IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 685mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 576IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.